Tapers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$64,700
↑ 44.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Tapers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Tapers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.1% since 2011 ($44,910 → $64,700)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $64,700
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.6%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,700 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $63,350 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $62,360 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $61,080 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $59,450 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | $59,070 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | $55,080 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | $51,620 | +5.4% |
| 2016 | $48,990 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $47,970 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | $46,630 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | $43,890 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | $45,290 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | $44,910 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.