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Tapers in Illinois
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- Tapers in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Tapers Work in Illinois?
In 2018, there were 600 Tapers working in the state.
There were 420 Tapers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 180 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 220 Tapers working in it, which means Illinois has more Tapers than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Tapers in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 0.4%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 40 annual job openings, and a total of 510 jobs for Illinois Tapers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,100 annual jobs and 23,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Tapers Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Tapers ranged from $39,350 to $101,150 with $85,200 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $18.92 to $48.63. The median hourly rate was $40.96.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $40.74 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.22.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Tapers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Tapers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 550 | $85,450 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 140 | $71,240 |
Top States for Tapers Employment
View the list below to see where most Tapers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7,130 | $60,180 |
| Washington | 2,070 | $54,720 |
| Arizona | 1,210 | $44,430 |
| Nevada | 850 | $40,620 |
| Massachusetts | 730 | $57,870 |
| New York | 710 | $59,910 |
| Illinois | 600 | $85,200 |
| Oregon | 440 | $71,460 |
| Utah | 430 | $42,760 |
| Texas | 400 | $39,490 |
| Minnesota | 350 | $56,190 |
| Hawaii | 330 | $89,690 |
| Colorado | 230 | $50,790 |
| Florida | 210 | $38,240 |
| Iowa | 210 | $55,920 |
| Missouri | 180 | $64,060 |
| Michigan | 170 | $50,840 |
| Pennsylvania | 170 | $53,970 |
| Rhode Island | 160 | $0 |
| Maine | 140 | $46,420 |
Below are the states where Tapers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $89,690 |
| Illinois | $85,200 |
| Oregon | $71,460 |
| Missouri | $64,060 |
| Ohio | $62,750 |
| California | $60,180 |
| New York | $59,910 |
| Massachusetts | $57,870 |
| Minnesota | $56,190 |
| Connecticut | $55,990 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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