Tapers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $91,420 +41.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.95
10th percentile $53,210
90th percentile $99,470
Employed locally 340
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,210
    25th
    $69,700
    50th (median)
    $91,420
    75th
    $92,440
    90th
    $99,470

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 97% Median Tapers salary is 3% 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
    Oregon $90,180
    Salem, OR $78,020
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,590
    New York $70,150
    California $69,670
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,120

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,810
    Construction Laborers $54,070
    Electricians $102,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $107,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $51,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Portland, OR-WA is $43.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.50 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 41.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $53,210 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,700.