Tapers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for tapers is $31.28 an hour ($65,060 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Massachusetts ranks 12th of 27 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tapers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.11 | $37,670 |
| 25% of workers | $19.71 | $40,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.28 | $65,060 |
| 75% of workers | $51.49 | $107,100 |
| 90% of workers | $55.48 | $115,390 |
Tapers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $70,810 | 400 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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