Tapers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $76,080 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.58
10th percentile $62,310
90th percentile $129,280
Employed locally 260
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,310
    25th
    $71,130
    50th (median)
    $76,080
    75th
    $97,340
    90th
    $129,280

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 48% Median Tapers salary is 52% 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $75,870
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $74,240

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in San Jose, CA is $36.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.37 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in San Jose, CA is 17.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $62,310 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,130.