How much does a taper make in San Jose?
$92,810a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $44.62 an hour or $7,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.62
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,670Median: $92,810Highest 10%: $133,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,670 | $31.57 | |
| 25th | $72,830 | $35.01 | |
| Median | $92,810 | $44.62 | |
| 75th | $131,200 | $63.06 | |
| 90th | $133,900 | $64.37 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| San Francisco, CA | $84,840 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $173,900 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $129,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $129,700 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $124,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $109,400 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $109,300 |
| Plumber | $107,600 |
| Floor Layer | $105,300 |
| Electrician | $91,030 |
| Glazier | $82,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $44.62 ($92,810 a year).
Do tapers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $92,810 against $68,270 nationally, 36% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $73,460, so San Jose pays 26% more.
Where does San Jose rank for taper pay?
4 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,900 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.