The salary statistics and trend of tapers in the industry of nonresidential 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 | $31,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,280 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $94,450 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for tapers in the industry of nonresidential 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 $94,450. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent tapers is $31,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tapers in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,110 | 7.23% | 13.32% |
| 2016 | $53,910 | -0.39% | - |
| 2015 | $54,120 | -6.54% | - |
| 2014 | $57,660 | 19.74% | - |
| 2013 | $46,280 | -8.84% | - |
| 2012 | $50,370 | - | - |
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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