Tapers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $57,980 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.87
10th percentile $45,650
90th percentile $84,370
Employed locally 690
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,650
    25th
    $47,870
    50th (median)
    $57,980
    75th
    $58,960
    90th
    $84,370

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 79% Median Tapers salary is 21% 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
    Reno, NV $49,100

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$61,470
    Construction Laborers$47,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,980
    Electricians$64,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Las Vegas, NV is $27.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.74 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 10.4% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $45,650 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,870.