Bar chart showing Tapers salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $46,100, 25th percentile $48,750, median $51,880, 75th percentile $55,900, 90th percentile $57,650. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level tapers (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $12K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $51,880 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,100, and experienced tapers can clear $57,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,453/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 37.1% 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 tapers salary go in Maine?▼
Maine 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 tapers salary is worth about $53,101 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tapers 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.
