Tapers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $75,590 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.34
10th percentile $63,210
90th percentile $110,530
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,210
    25th
    $66,560
    50th (median)
    $75,590
    75th
    $104,170
    90th
    $110,530

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 78% Median Tapers salary is 22% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,080
    Rochester, NY $61,480
    Syracuse, NY $57,720

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $61,870
    Electricians $76,450
    Carpenters $69,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $104,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in New York, NY-NJ is $36.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.64 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 16.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $63,210 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,560.