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Tapers Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tapers make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,300
Median Annual Salary
▲
+16.9% vs 2024
$57,890
Mean Salary
$56,300
Median Salary
$27.07
Hourly Rate
780 people work as Tapers in Arizona
Tapers salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tapers in Arizona earn a median salary of $56,300 per year ($4,691/month).
This is 13.3% below the national average of $64,908.
Arizona ranks #19 out of 27 states for Tapers pay.
Approximately 780 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 16.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tapers
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Top Skills
Active Listening
2.88
Speaking
2.88
Monitoring
2.88
Time Management
2.75
Critical Thinking
2.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
4.03
English Language
2.64
Education and Training
2.53
Customer and Personal Service
2.48
Mechanical
2.38
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(45.7% of workers)
Salaries for Tapers in Arizona range from $39,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,610 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,800 and $64,840.
Median $56,300
P10: $39,780P25: $44,800P75: $64,840P90: $76,610
10th
$39,780
25th
$44,800
Median
$56,300
75th
$64,840
90th
$76,610
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,780
$19.12
$3,315
25th Percentile
$44,800
$21.54
$3,733
Median (50th)
$56,300
$27.07
$4,691
75th Percentile
$64,840
$31.17
$5,403
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,610
$36.83
$6,384
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,890 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Tapers in Arizona is $56,300 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,890.
What is the salary range for a Tapers in Arizona?
Salaries for Tapers in Arizona range from $39,780 at the 10th percentile to $76,610 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,800 and $64,840.
What is the starting salary for a Tapers in Arizona?
Entry-level Tapers positions in Arizona typically start around $39,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,800 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tapers in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 780 people are employed as Tapers in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Tapers in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tapers in Arizona is approximately $27.07 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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