SOC 472082

Tapers

Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.

National Median

$64,700

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$64,700

Entry Level (10th pct)

$43,450

Experienced (90th pct)

$106,160

Total Employed

12,500

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$43,450 - $50,780
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$50,780 - $82,990
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$82,990 - $106,160

Highest Paying Locations for Tapers

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

$109,870

+69.8% vs national

Illinois

$109,510

+69.3% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$107,680

+66.4% vs national

Massachusetts

$107,670

+66.4% vs national

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

$100,420

+55.2% vs national

Tapers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$109,870	320
Illinois	$109,510	380
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$107,680	240
Massachusetts	$107,670	290
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$100,420	40
Urban Honolulu, HI	$98,020	160
Hawaii	$97,790	180
New Jersey	$96,350	40
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$91,420	340
Oregon	$90,180	390
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$86,990	190
Minnesota	$86,990	210
Pennsylvania	$81,880	90
St. Louis, MO-IL	$80,530	180
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$80,140	350
Salem, OR	$78,020	40
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$76,080	260
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$75,870	60
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$75,590	N/A
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$74,240	490
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$73,110	990
Connecticut	$71,910	150
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$71,240	60
Washington	$70,580	1,510
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$70,410	950
New York	$70,150	N/A
California	$69,670	3,790
Ohio	$68,130	70
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$68,070	100
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$66,560	310
Iowa	$65,440	70
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$65,210	140
Indiana	$64,420	70
Michigan	$62,090	270
Fresno, CA	$61,640	110
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$61,120	80
Missouri	$60,810	310
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$59,930	60
New Mexico	$59,250	70
Idaho	$58,670	40
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$58,260	170
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$57,980	690
Syracuse, NY	$57,720	30
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$57,680	770
Colorado	$57,570	80
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$57,410	40
Nevada	$57,350	990
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$56,320	30
Utah	$54,580	400
Maine	$51,880	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Tapers?

The national median annual salary for Tapers is $64,700, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Taperss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Taperss is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median salary of $109,870.

How much can an experienced Tapers make?

Top-earning Taperss (90th percentile) make $106,160 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.