Tapers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $80,140 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.53
10th percentile $53,610
90th percentile $126,620
Employed locally 350
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,610
    25th
    $64,840
    50th (median)
    $80,140
    75th
    $93,420
    90th
    $126,620

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 60% Median Tapers salary is 40% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,080
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $75,870
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $74,240

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $80,950
    Construction Laborers $76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $103,090
    Electricians $93,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in San Francisco, CA is $38.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.83 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in San Francisco, CA is 23.9% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $53,610 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,840.