Tapers Salary in Missouri
In Missouri, tapers earn $60,810 at the median — $29.24 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Missouri. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $61K get you in Missouri?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Missouri
Entry-level tapers (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
Tapers salary by metro in Missouri
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $81K | +32% | 180 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tapers make in Missouri?
The median is $60,810 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,490, and experienced tapers can clear $83,230. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Missouri?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,066/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,097/month, which eats 27% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a tapers salary go in Missouri?
Missouri 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 $68,349 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.