Tapers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $50,850 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $101,850
Employed locally 640
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $44,690
    50th (median)
    $50,850
    75th
    $73,110
    90th
    $101,850

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 59% Median Tapers salary is 41% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $109,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $107,680
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,420
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,080
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $75,870

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$65,050
    Construction Laborers$58,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,920
    Electricians$73,970
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Riverside, CA is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.13 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Riverside, CA is 21.4% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,690.