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Tapers is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Tapers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-2082 |
| title | Tapers |
| onet code | 47-2082.00 |
| description | Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 12,500 |
| a mean | 70,390 |
| a median | 64,700 |
| a pct10 | 43,450 |
| a pct25 | 50,780 |
| a pct75 | 82,990 |
| a pct90 | 106,160 |
| h mean | 33 |
| h median | 31 |
The day-to-day work of a tapers typically centers on spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Among working tapers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (45.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Illinois at $109,510 and lowest in Florida at $40,060 — a 2.7× spread. The top five states (Illinois, Massachusetts, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon) average $100,300. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $109,510 | $103,840 | $79,040 | $113,400 | 380 |
| Massachusetts | $107,670 | $93,410 | $60,140 | $112,430 | 290 |
| Hawaii | $97,790 | $89,590 | $58,800 | $101,330 | 180 |
| New Jersey | $96,350 | $96,790 | $94,950 | $104,450 | 40 |
| Oregon | $90,180 | $78,070 | $47,450 | $99,470 | 390 |
| Minnesota | $86,990 | $82,300 | $64,360 | $87,820 | 210 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,880 | $75,190 | $37,790 | $102,650 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $71,910 | $68,990 | $46,800 | $82,540 | 150 |
| Washington | $70,580 | $76,960 | $49,210 | $109,360 | 1,510 |
| New York | $70,150 | $79,490 | $57,870 | $108,610 | — |
| California | $69,670 | $74,310 | $44,690 | $111,040 | 3,790 |
| Ohio | $68,130 | $66,810 | $63,110 | $72,100 | 70 |
| Iowa | $65,440 | $67,790 | $65,260 | $71,450 | 70 |
| Indiana | $64,420 | $70,060 | $46,530 | $113,490 | 70 |
| Michigan | $62,090 | $62,760 | $58,750 | $73,610 | 270 |
| Missouri | $60,810 | $65,150 | $47,490 | $83,230 | 310 |
| New Mexico | $59,250 | $53,810 | $44,430 | $59,260 | 70 |
| Idaho | $58,670 | $55,140 | $38,010 | $67,270 | 40 |
| Colorado | $57,570 | $60,820 | $52,090 | $65,620 | 80 |
| Nevada | $57,350 | $57,100 | $45,680 | $82,170 | 990 |
| Utah | $54,580 | $53,880 | $35,600 | $75,540 | 400 |
| Maine | $51,880 | $51,940 | $46,100 | $57,650 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $49,150 | $53,180 | $47,160 | $64,410 | 70 |
| Arizona | $48,170 | $56,750 | $35,470 | $98,620 | 1,020 |
| Texas | $45,030 | $45,720 | $35,650 | $61,330 | 450 |
| Florida | $40,060 | $45,370 | $37,480 | $50,560 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for tapers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Drywall Finisher or Drywall Mechanic frequently describe the same role.
This data helps you understand how Tapers compares to others in the 47 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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