Tapers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $59,930 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.81
10th percentile $59,920
90th percentile $59,940
Employed locally 60
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,920
    25th
    $59,920
    50th (median)
    $59,930
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $59,940

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 85% Median Tapers salary is 15% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $86,990
    Minnesota $86,990
    Michigan $62,090
    Missouri $60,810

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,090
    Electricians $77,050
    Carpenters $63,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Lansing, MI is $28.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Lansing, MI is 7.4% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $59,920 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,920.