How much does a taper make in Texas?
$43,670a year
Median yearly pay for tapers in Texas. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,639 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,880Median: $43,670Highest 10%: $47,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| 25th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| Median | $43,670 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| 90th | $47,620 | $22.89 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $47,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tapers.
| 22. Florida | $49,400 |
| 23. New Mexico | $48,320 |
| 24. North Carolina | $45,770 |
| 25. Texas | $43,670 |
| 26. Indiana | $42,810 |
| 27. West Virginia | $41,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taper make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $21.00 ($43,670 a year).
Do tapers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $43,670 against $68,270 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Texas rank for taper pay?
Texas ranks 25 of 27 states.
Which city in Texas pays tapers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $47,620 a year.
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.