Tapers

Occupation

$64,700

National Median Salary

$31.11

Median Hourly Wage

12,500

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$43,450

$50,780

$64,700

$82,990

$106,160

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+38.8%

10 Year Change

$46,630

2014 Median

$64,700

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Tapers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Nonresidential Building Construction	$71,260	1,060
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	$66,750	270
Residential Building Construction	$66,560	—
Construction of Buildings	$66,560	1,570
Drywall and Insulation Contractors	$63,940	9,780

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Top Paying States for Tapers

State	Annual Median	Employment
Illinois	$109,510	380
Massachusetts	$107,670	290
Hawaii	$97,790	180
New Jersey	$96,350	40
Oregon	$90,180	390

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Nonresidential Building Construction Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors Residential Building Construction Construction of Buildings Drywall and Insulation Contractors Specialty Trade Contractors Building Finishing Contractors Masonry Contractors Painting and Wall Covering Contractors