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Tapers in Wisconsin

Tapers seal and finish joints between sheets of plasterboard or wallboard, preparing smooth wall surfaces ready for painting or wallpaper. They work on construction sites, in homes, and commercial buildings, applying joint compound and tape to cover seams and create seamless surfaces. In Wisconsin the median pay is $57,840 a year, 15% below the national median of $68,270.

$57,840median pay in Wisconsin, per year

$49,400–$60,550middle half earn

70employed in Wisconsin

$68,270U.S. median, for comparison

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).

Skills that matter most

MonitoringActive ListeningTime ManagementSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationCritical Thinking

Knowledge areas

English LanguageAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and TrainingBuilding and ConstructionCustomer and Personal Service

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Tapers.

Licenses and training in Wisconsin

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Tapers pay in other states

Illinois · $113,180 Hawaii · $95,490 Pennsylvania · $82,240 Washington · $79,040 Minnesota · $78,090 New York · $77,790 Kansas · $74,120 Ohio · $73,840 California · $73,460 Oregon · $71,450

Related occupations

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Boilermakers Brickmasons and Blockmasons Stonemasons Carpenters Carpet Installers Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Floor Sanders and Finishers

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O*NET-SOC 47-2082.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Wisconsin, annual.