How much does a taper make in Seattle?
$80,340a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.63 an hour or $6,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.63
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,730Median: $80,340Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,730 | $25.35 | |
| 25th | $65,720 | $31.60 | |
| Median | $80,340 | $38.63 | |
| 75th | $94,380 | $45.38 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.01 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| Portland, OR | $92,490 |
| Kennewick, WA | $66,830 |
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Salaries for every job in Seattle, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.63 ($80,340 a year).
Do tapers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $80,340 against $68,270 nationally, 18% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $79,040, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for taper pay?
10 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.