The median annual wage for Tapers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $71,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,270.
Pay spans roughly $65,260 at the 10th percentile to $71,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.25 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as tapers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $71,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.25 |
| 10th percentile | $65,260 |
| 90th percentile | $71,450 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.