The salary statistics and trend of tapers in the industry of drywall and insulation contractors 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 | $29,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,480 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for tapers in the industry of drywall and insulation contractors. 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 $91,480. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent tapers is $29,120.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tapers in the industry of Drywall and Insulation Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,930 | 4.71% | 10.17% |
| 2016 | $48,530 | 2.39% | - |
| 2015 | $47,370 | 2.85% | - |
| 2014 | $46,020 | 5.17% | - |
| 2013 | $43,640 | -4.84% | - |
| 2012 | $45,750 | - | - |
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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