The top 9 highest paying industries for tapers (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $57,660, nonresidential building construction is the highest paying industry for tapers. It is followed by construction of buildings industry (average annual salary $57,310). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of tapers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $57,660 |
1,070 |
| 2 | Construction of Buildings | $57,310 |
1,460 |
| 3 | Residential Building Construction | $56,760 |
390 |
| 4 | Construction | $46,710 |
16,750 |
| 5 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $46,020 |
13,890 |
| 6 | Building Finishing Contractors | $45,980 |
15,160 |
| 7 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $45,970 |
15,290 |
| 8 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $44,130 |
120 |
| 9 | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | $39,840 |
980 |