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This career pays well above the median wage.    This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Tapers

Seal joints between wall boards to prepare a wall surface for painting or wallpapering.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median
 $39.30 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Shrinking
Growth rate:  0.5%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Apply adhesives to construction materials.
  • Climb equipment or structures to access work areas.
  • Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
  • Prepare surfaces for finishing.
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Job Title Examples:

 Drywall Taper
Finisher
Taper

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   This career pays well above the median wage.

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 career: $39.30
Statewide median: $24.25

 

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

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