Tapers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $46,430 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.32
10th percentile $35,810
90th percentile $65,120
Employed locally 130
National median $64,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,810
    25th
    $42,030
    50th (median)
    $46,430
    75th
    $49,790
    90th
    $65,120

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Tapers salary vs area income 68% Median Tapers salary is 32% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $57,680

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,370
    Carpenters $47,720
    Electricians $56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tapers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Tapers in Tucson, AZ is $22.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.31 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Tapers salaries?

    The median Tapers salary in Tucson, AZ is 28.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn around $35,810 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,030.