Tapers pay in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim

In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA), the median pay for tapers is $32.70 an hour ($68,020 a year). About 1,220 people work in this job there.

$32.70Median hourly pay
$55,340–$80,510Middle half of workers, yearly
1,220People in this job in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($68,270). It is 7% lower than the California median ($73,460).

Pay range for tapers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.52$46,850
25% of workers$26.61$55,340
Half of workers (median)$32.70$68,020
75% of workers$38.71$80,510
90% of workers$54.73$113,830

Tapers pay in California metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$92,810480
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont$84,840470
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad$76,720420
Stockton-Lodi$75,85090
Fresno$69,340120
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom$68,270370
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (this page)$68,0201,220
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara$61,870110
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$59,740730

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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Other job titles for this job

PatcherDrywall TaperPatch GuySheet Rock TaperSheetrock FinisherTaper FinisherWall Taper

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.