Tapers pay in California
In California, the median pay for tapers is $35.32 an hour ($73,460 a year). About 4,540 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). California ranks 9th of 27 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tapers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.02 | $45,800 |
| 25% of workers | $28.73 | $59,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.32 | $73,460 |
| 75% of workers | $42.57 | $88,540 |
| 90% of workers | $55.47 | $115,370 |
Tapers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $92,810 | 480 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $84,840 | 470 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $76,720 | 420 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $75,850 | 90 |
| Fresno | $69,340 | 120 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $68,270 | 370 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $68,020 | 1,220 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $61,870 | 110 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $59,740 | 730 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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|---|---|
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