How much does a taper make in San Diego?
$76,720a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $36.88 an hour or $6,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.88
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,710Median: $76,720Highest 10%: $114,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,710 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $76,720 | $36.88 | |
| 75th | $88,870 | $42.73 | |
| 90th | $114,500 | $55.05 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| San Jose, CA | $92,810 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,840 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,850 |
| Fresno, CA | $69,340 |
| Sacramento, CA | $68,270 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,020 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,740 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $36.88 ($76,720 a year).
Do tapers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $76,720 against $68,270 nationally, 12% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $73,460, so San Diego pays 4% more.
Where does San Diego rank for taper pay?
12 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.