Tapers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $61,120 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $82,000
Employed locally 80
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $61,120
    75th
    $78,670
    90th
    $82,000

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 66% Median Tapers salary is 34% 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
    Connecticut $71,910

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,750
    Electricians $76,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,520
    Carpenters $64,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Hartford, CT is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.46 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Hartford, CT is 5.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.