The salary statistics and trend of tapers in the industry of residential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare tapers salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,840 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $81,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for tapers in the industry of residential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) tapers is $95,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,840. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent tapers is $24,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tapers in the industry of Residential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,840 | -7.27% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | $43,810 | -10.50% | - |
| 2015 | $48,410 | -17.25% | - |
| 2014 | $56,760 | 6.47% | - |
| 2013 | $53,090 | 27.44% | - |
| 2012 | $38,520 | - | - |
The average salaries of tapers in nine industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of tapers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | |
| Construction of Buildings | |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
| Building Finishing Contractors | |
| Drywall and Insulation Contractors | |
| Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | |
| Residential Building Construction | |
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