Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers Salary in California
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in California make a median of $38,830 a year, or about $18.67 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $62K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level coil winders, tapers, and finishers (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $62K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary by metro in California
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $60K | +53% | 40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $43K | +11% | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $38K | -1% | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $37K | -5% | 410 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do coil winders, tapers, and finishers make in California?
The median is $38,830 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,170, and experienced coil winders, tapers, and finishers can clear $61,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,709/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 91.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a coil winders, tapers, and finishers salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median coil winders, tapers, and finishers salary is worth about $36,584 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do coil winders, tapers, and finishers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.