Tapers

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.

Wages for Tapers *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$23.26	$30.97	$40.71
Minnesota	$35.17	$39.3	$39.56
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$39.29	$39.4	$39.56

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 410 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Tapers most often work?

• Specialty Trade Contractors

 

Current Demand

This career is currently in very low demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is shrinking.

There will be a need for about 471 new Tapers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due