Tapers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $66,560 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $59,930
90th percentile $111,140
Employed locally 310
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,930
    25th
    $61,380
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $78,050
    90th
    $111,140

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 71% Median Tapers salary is 29% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    Construction Laborers $60,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Electricians $75,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Sacramento, CA is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.15 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Sacramento, CA is 2.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $59,930 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,380.