How much does a taper make in St. Louis?
$81,400a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $39.13 an hour or $6,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.13
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,460Median: $81,400Highest 10%: $84,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| 25th | $58,730 | $28.24 | |
| Median | $81,400 | $39.13 | |
| 75th | $83,320 | $40.06 | |
| 90th | $84,090 | $40.43 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for tapers.
| Kansas City, MO | $81,040 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,620 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $82,270 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $81,640 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $80,240 |
| Insulation Worker | $79,240 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $77,490 |
| Electrician | $77,170 |
| Plumber | $77,000 |
| Paving | $76,800 |
| Floor Layer | $71,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $39.13 ($81,400 a year).
Do tapers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $81,400 against $68,270 nationally, 19% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $63,020, so St. Louis pays 29% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for taper pay?
7 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a taper make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,090 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.