Tapers pay in Oregon

In Oregon, the median pay for tapers is $34.35 an hour ($71,450 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.

$34.35Median hourly pay
$58,240–$94,820Middle half of workers, yearly
500People in this job in Oregon

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). Oregon ranks 10th of 27 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tapers in Oregon

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.38$48,620
25% of workers$28.00$58,240
Half of workers (median)$34.35$71,450
75% of workers$45.59$94,820
90% of workers$48.50$100,880

Tapers pay in Oregon metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro$92,490360
Salem$71,43050

Oregon 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.