SOC 47-2082 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tapers — Texas
Texas · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in Texas is $43,670 a year, 36.0% under the national median of $68,270 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Texas is $43,670 a year, 36.0% under the national median of $68,270 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $40,210 and $47,620. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,880 and the ninetieth at $47,620.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 27 states with published data for this occupation, Texas ranks 25th by median wage. Dallas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 587th of 794 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,880 | −46.0% |
| 25th | $40,210 | −41.1% |
| Median (50th) | $43,670 | −36.0% |
| 75th | $47,620 | −30.2% |
| 90th | $47,620 | −30.2% |
| Mean | $44,420 | −34.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $47,620 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $43,670 goes as far as $44,974 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,974US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,670 a year, 36.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,880 to $47,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 25th of 27 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $47,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tapers in Texas?
The median annual wage is $43,670, or $21.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $68,270, so pay in Texas is 36.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Texas earns more than $47,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dallas, at $47,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Texas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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