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Tapers
Role Overview
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $109,510 |
| Massachusetts | $107,670 |
| Hawaii | $97,790 |
| New Jersey | $96,350 |
| Oregon | $90,180 |
| Minnesota | $86,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,880 |
| Connecticut | $71,910 |
| Washington | $70,580 |
| New York | $70,150 |
| California | $69,670 |
| Ohio | $68,130 |
| Iowa | $65,440 |
| Indiana | $64,420 |
| Michigan | $62,090 |
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Median Annual Salary
$64,700
Projected Growth (10yr)
+0.1%
Avg. annual openings
1.1k
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