Tapers Salary in Syracuse, NY

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

Median annual salary $57,720 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.75
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $71,030
Employed locally 30
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $54,040
    50th (median)
    $57,720
    75th
    $63,550
    90th
    $71,030

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 78% Median Tapers salary is 22% 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
    Rochester, NY $61,480

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,100
    Carpenters$59,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,670
    Electricians$72,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers$50,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Syracuse, NY is $27.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.61 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Syracuse, NY is 10.8% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,040.