Tapers pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for tapers is $27.07 an hour ($56,300 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Arizona ranks 19th of 27 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tapers in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.12 | $39,780 |
| 25% of workers | $21.54 | $44,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.07 | $56,300 |
| 75% of workers | $31.17 | $64,840 |
| 90% of workers | $36.83 | $76,610 |
Tapers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $60,430 | 610 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for tapers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
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