Industries with Fastest Tapers Salary Growth
These industries raised Tapers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
6
Industries with Growth
+15.2%
Highest Growth
+7.9%
Average Growth
2
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Tapers salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 6 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Residential Building Construction | $57,780 | $66,560 | +$8,780 | +15.2% |
| 2 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $58,280 | $63,940 | +$5,660 | +9.7% |
| 3 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $58,490 | $63,470 | +$4,980 | +8.5% |
| 4 | Building Finishing Contractors | $58,400 | $63,270 | +$4,870 | +8.3% |
| 5 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $68,730 | $71,260 | +$2,530 | +3.7% |
| 6 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $65,310 | $66,750 | +$1,440 | +2.2% |
2 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | $57,140 | $46,400 | -$10,740 | -18.8% |
| 2 | Construction of Buildings | $67,610 | $66,560 | -$1,050 | -1.6% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Tapers in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.