Tapers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $48,420 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $46,430
90th percentile $60,780
Employed locally 50
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,430
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $60,780
    90th
    $60,780

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 71% Median Tapers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tapers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $109,870
    Illinois $109,510
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $107,680
    Massachusetts $107,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,420
    Urban Honolulu, HI $98,020

    Nearby metros — Tapers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $57,410
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $56,320

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,800
    Electricians$57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,840
    Carpenters$53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Albuquerque, NM is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.22 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 25.2% below the national median of $64,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tapers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $46,430 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.