SOC 47-2082 · May 2025 · United States
Tapers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Tapers across the United States is $68,270 per year, measured over 12,840 jobs. The highest state median is in Illinois, at $113,180.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Tapers
Pay for this occupation varies by 172.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Illinois pays $113,180 and West Virginia pays $41,600.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $113,180 | 320 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $95,490 | 170 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $82,240 | 60 | |
| 4 | Washington | $79,040 | 1,550 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $78,090 | 220 | |
| 6 | New York | $77,790 | — | |
| 7 | Kansas | $74,120 | 30 | |
| 8 | Ohio | $73,840 | 110 | |
| 9 | California | $73,460 | 4,540 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $71,450 | 500 |
States with the most Tapers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 4,540 | $73,460 | |
| 2 | Washington | 1,550 | $79,040 | |
| 3 | Nevada | 1,190 | $60,690 | |
| 4 | Arizona | 780 | $56,300 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 510 | $65,060 | |
| 6 | Oregon | 500 | $71,450 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 320 | $113,180 | |
| 8 | Idaho | 310 | $57,690 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | 220 | $78,090 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 220 | $63,020 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $113,180 | 290 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $95,490 | 160 |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $95,010 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose | $92,810 | 480 |
| 5 | Portland | $92,490 | 360 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $84,840 | 470 |
| 7 | St. Louis | $81,400 | 130 |
| 8 | Kansas City | $81,040 | 50 |
| 9 | New York | $81,000 | — |
| 10 | Seattle | $80,340 | 1,120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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