Tapers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $61,480 -5% vs national
Median hourly $29.56
10th percentile $51,280
90th percentile $78,930
Employed locally 50
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,280
    25th
    $51,280
    50th (median)
    $61,480
    75th
    $74,880
    90th
    $78,930

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 83% Median Tapers salary is 17% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,590
    Syracuse, NY $57,720

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,400
    Electricians $74,730
    Carpenters $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $52,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Rochester, NY is $29.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Rochester, NY is 5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $51,280 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,280.