Tapers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $57,680 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $36,320
90th percentile $106,070
Employed locally 770
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,320
    25th
    $44,370
    50th (median)
    $57,680
    75th
    $73,140
    90th
    $106,070

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 68% Median Tapers salary is 32% 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
    Tucson, AZ $46,430

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,990
    Electricians $59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,000
    Carpenters $59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Phoenix, AZ is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.84 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 10.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $36,320 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,370.