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Tapers vs. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Taperss earn a median salary of $64,700/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn $78,690/year - a difference of $13,990. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Tapers
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median salary
$64,700
$78,690
Hourly rate
$31.11/hr
$37.83/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$43,450
$51,290
Senior level (90th %)
$106,160
$126,690
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
12,500
806,080
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades
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