How much does a taper make in San Francisco?
$84,840a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $40.79 an hour or $7,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.79
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,910Median: $84,840Highest 10%: $130,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| 25th | $70,600 | $33.94 | |
| Median | $84,840 | $40.79 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| 90th | $130,700 | $62.83 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| San Jose, CA | $92,810 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,720 |
| 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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How much does a taper make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $40.79 ($84,840 a year).
Do tapers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $84,840 against $68,270 nationally, 24% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $73,460, so San Francisco pays 15% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for taper pay?
6 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,700 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.