Tapers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $73,110 +13% vs national
Median hourly $35.15
10th percentile $51,220
90th percentile $109,580
Employed locally 990
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,220
    25th
    $61,500
    50th (median)
    $73,110
    75th
    $102,450
    90th
    $109,580

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 65% Median Tapers salary is 35% 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
    Hawaii $97,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,420
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $75,590
    Washington $70,580
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $68,070
    Iowa $65,440

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$76,760
    Construction Laborers$59,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$105,650
    Electricians$101,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$87,160
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Seattle, WA is $35.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.01 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Seattle, WA is 13% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $51,220 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,500.