Tapers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $46,400 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $39,180
90th percentile $67,390
Employed locally 180
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,180
    25th
    $40,690
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $46,400
    90th
    $67,390

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 53% Median Tapers salary is 47% 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

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,120
    Electricians $57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,370
    Carpenters $48,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Dallas, TX is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.89 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Dallas, TX is 28.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $39,180 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,690.