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How much does a taper make in Stockton?

$75,850a year

Median yearly pay for tapers in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area. That is $36.47 an hour or $6,321 a month.

Hourly
$36.47
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
13 of 38
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,340Median: $75,850Highest 10%: $104,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,340$23.72
25th$64,260$30.89
Median$75,850$36.47
75th$80,190$38.55
90th$104,000$49.99

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for tapers.

San Jose, CA$92,810
San Francisco, CA$84,840
San Diego, CA$76,720
Fresno, CA$69,340
Sacramento, CA$68,270
Los Angeles, CA$68,020
Santa Maria, CA$61,870
Riverside, CA$59,740
Taper salary in California Taper salary in all states

Related jobs in Stockton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$101,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$82,490
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$77,420
Electrician$76,410
Brickmason and Blockmason$75,490
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$74,890
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$73,520
Floor Layer$69,610
Carpenter$69,160
Sheet Metal Worker$69,110
Salaries for every job in Stockton, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a taper make an hour in Stockton?

The median hourly pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area is $36.47 ($75,850 a year).

Do tapers make more in Stockton than the national average?

Yes: $75,850 against $68,270 nationally, 11% more.

How does Stockton compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $73,460, so Stockton pays 3% more.

Where does Stockton rank for taper pay?

13 of 38 metro areas with data.

How much does a taper make starting out in Stockton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,340 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.