Tapers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $73,840 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.50
10th percentile $68,560
90th percentile $97,170
Employed locally 40
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,560
    25th
    $68,560
    50th (median)
    $73,840
    75th
    $73,840
    90th
    $97,170

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 108% Median Tapers salary is 8% above 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
    Ohio $68,130

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$56,470
    Electricians$65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,090
    Carpenters$59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Cleveland, OH is $35.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.72 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Cleveland, OH is 14.1% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $68,560 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,560.