The salary statistics and trend of tapers in the industry of painting and wall covering 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 | $33,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,170 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,330 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $65,880 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $82,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for tapers in the industry of painting and wall covering 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 $82,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent tapers is $33,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tapers in the industry of Painting and Wall Covering Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,330 | 5.46% | 23.96% |
| 2016 | $45,690 | -5.25% | - |
| 2015 | $48,090 | 17.16% | - |
| 2014 | $39,840 | 1.31% | - |
| 2013 | $39,320 | 6.54% | - |
| 2012 | $36,750 | - | - |
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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