SOC 47-2082 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Tapers is $64,709 per year ($31.11/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $50,794 and $82,992 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $106,163 per year. There are approximately 12,500 tapers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $20.89 | $43,451 |
| P25 | $24.42 | $50,794 |
| P50MEDIAN | $31.11 | $64,709 |
| P75 | $39.90 | $82,992 |
| P90 | $51.04 | $106,163 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Tapers is $64,709 per year ($31.11/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $50,794 and $82,992 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Tapers is $106,163 per year ($51.04/hr). The 75th percentile is $82,992 per year.
Entry-level Tapers (10th percentile) earn approximately $43,451 per year ($20.89/hr). The 25th percentile is $50,794 per year.
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