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SOC 47-2082·Construction & ExtractionOpportunity job
Tapers
Median wage
$72,209
10-yr outlook
+2.6%by 2032
Openings / year
103
Workers in NY
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How pay grows with experience
Tapers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $61,430 |
| Median (typical) | $72,209 |
| Experienced | $92,029 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Tapers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $77,855 |
| New York City | $74,771 |
| Capital Region | $72,209 |
| Hudson Valley | $69,197 |
| Central New York | $57,633 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Tapers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Sheet Metal Workers$75,625 median (+$3,417) · −2.3% by 2032
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$76,119 median (+$3,910) · +7.6% by 2032
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$76,332 median (+$4,123)
- Electricians$79,734 median (+$7,525) · +4.6% by 2032
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$79,877 median (+$7,668) · +2.2% by 2032
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,770 median (+$8,561) · +4.1% by 2032
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