Portland - Taper
Wilsonville, OR · On-site
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Portland - Taper
Wilsonville, OR · On-site
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Reno/Sparks - Taper
Sparks, NV · On-site
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Reno/Sparks - Taper
Sparks, NV · On-site
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
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Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Northern Ca. - Taper
Hayward, CA · On-site
$57.16/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Northern Ca. - Taper
Hayward, CA · On-site
$57.16/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Chicago-Taper
Melrose Park, IL · On-site
$53.05/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Chicago-Taper
Melrose Park, IL · On-site
$53.05/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Northern Ca. - Taper
Hayward, CA · On-site
$57.16/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
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Northern Ca. - Taper
Hayward, CA · On-site
$57.16/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Southern CA - Taper
City Of Industry, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Southern CA - Taper
City Of Industry, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Southern CA - Taper
La Puente, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Southern CA - Taper
La Puente, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Southern CA - Taper
La Puente, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Southern CA - Taper
La Puente, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Northern Ca. - Taper
Hayward, CA · On-site
$57.16/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Northern Ca. - Taper
Hayward, CA · On-site
$57.16/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
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Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Southern CA - Taper
City Of Industry, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Southern CA - Taper
City Of Industry, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs ...
Tapers/texture specialist
Fremont, CA · On-site
$24 - $32/hr
General Contractor Seeking Experienced Drywall Installer/Taper/Texture Specialist We are looking for an experienced drywall installer/taper/texture specialist who knows how to use tapping tools and ...
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Tapers/texture specialist
Fremont, CA · On-site
$24 - $32/hr
General Contractor Seeking Experienced Drywall Installer/Taper/Texture Specialist We are looking for an experienced drywall installer/taper/texture specialist who knows how to use tapping tools and ...
Onni-Halsted Pointe Phase 1
Chicago, IL · On-site
Drywall Finishers / Tapers * Painters * Tile Setters * Sprinkler Fitters * Landscapers
Onni-Halsted Pointe Phase 1
Chicago, IL · On-site
Drywall Finishers / Tapers * Painters * Tile Setters * Sprinkler Fitters * Landscapers
Construction Intake
Chicago, IL · On-site
... Drywall Finishers / Tapers Painters Tile Setters Sprinkler Fitters Landscapers
Construction Intake
Chicago, IL · On-site
... Drywall Finishers / Tapers Painters Tile Setters Sprinkler Fitters Landscapers
Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter
Arlington Heights, IL · On-site
$20 - $40/hr
The Premier Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter We are looking for skilled Carpenters and Tapers to ... The Edge Construction Co. does metal framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, taping, and more for ...
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Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter
Arlington Heights, IL · On-site
$20 - $40/hr
The Premier Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter We are looking for skilled Carpenters and Tapers to ... The Edge Construction Co. does metal framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, taping, and more for ...
Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter
Chicago, IL · On-site
$20 - $40/hr
The Premier Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter We are looking for skilled Carpenters and Tapers to ... The Edge Construction Co. does metal framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, taping, and more for ...
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Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter
Chicago, IL · On-site
$20 - $40/hr
The Premier Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter We are looking for skilled Carpenters and Tapers to ... The Edge Construction Co. does metal framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, taping, and more for ...
Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter
Kenosha, WI · On-site
$20 - $40/hr
The Premier Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter We are looking for skilled Carpenters and Tapers to ... The Edge Construction Co. does metal framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, taping, and more for ...
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Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter
Kenosha, WI · On-site
$20 - $40/hr
The Premier Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter We are looking for skilled Carpenters and Tapers to ... The Edge Construction Co. does metal framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, taping, and more for ...
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Tapers/texture specialist remodelers Floor installers
Fremont, CA · On-site
$25 - $40/hr
General contractor seeking EXPERIENCED drywall installer taper/texture specialist Hardwood, Tile, Laminate floor installers We are looking for someone for long-term employment. We are an established ...
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Tapers/texture specialist remodelers Floor installers
Fremont, CA · On-site
$25 - $40/hr
General contractor seeking EXPERIENCED drywall installer taper/texture specialist Hardwood, Tile, Laminate floor installers We are looking for someone for long-term employment. We are an established ...
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$16.11 - $17.90
18% of jobs
$18.63 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.90 - $19.69
17% of jobs
The median wage is $21.26 / hr.
$19.69 - $21.48
17% of jobs
$21.48 - $23.27
7% of jobs
$23.27 - $25.07
3% of jobs
$25.07 - $26.86
2% of jobs
$26.86 - $28.65
6% of jobs
$29.43 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$28.65 - $30.44
9% of jobs
$30.44 - $32.23
7% of jobs
$32.23 - $34.03
6% of jobs
$34.03 - $35.82
6% of jobs
$16
$24
$35
How much do drywall tapers jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for drywall tapers in the United States is $24.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Portland - Taper
Wilsonville, OR • On-site
Anning-Johnson Company
Full-time
Re-posted 8 days ago
Job description
Tapers are required to finish walls, ceilings and trim using hand tools and mechanical tools that conform to the required levels of finishing standards. While maintaining the necessary production and quality required to complete a project and exceeding the customers' expectations.
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs to existing walls as well. Tapers install and finish metal, plastic, and aluminum trims. Apply number of coats of compound per specified level of finish, and sand areas after each coat.
Additional responsibilities include:
Tapers are typically responsible for the production and quality of the products they install. A Taper will usually report to a foreman or lead man and will be assigned a range of tasks to be completed. Timely production and quality are the main responsibilities of a Taper. In addition, Tapers are responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe work environment.
Tapers must work within precise limits and standards of specified finish level.
Physically, Tapers must be able to: Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders; reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials; lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see well (either naturally or with correction).
Anning-Johnson Co and Restec Contractors Inc are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Tapers apply drywall tape compound to the seams between drywall panels and to nail and screw indentations on the surface of the panels. Tapers work on new walls and ceiling installs and make repairs to existing walls as well. Tapers install and finish metal, plastic, and aluminum trims. Apply number of coats of compound per specified level of finish, and sand areas after each coat.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Reading and interpreting drawings
- Checking working surfaces - verify panels joints are tight and aligned, fastened to framing members tightly without breaking the paper surface or fracturing the core.
- Establishing a work schedule and flow of work
- Organizing and verifying materials
- Cleaning and repairing tools
- Mixing Joint compounds
- Applying fill coats
- Applying finish coats
- Finishing inside and outside corners
- Dry sanding
- Wet sanding
- Vacuum sanding
- Skim coating over gypsum board, concrete, or other related materials
- Spraying finish compound
- Know and understand the 5 levels and methods of drywall finishing.
Tapers are typically responsible for the production and quality of the products they install. A Taper will usually report to a foreman or lead man and will be assigned a range of tasks to be completed. Timely production and quality are the main responsibilities of a Taper. In addition, Tapers are responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe work environment.
Tapers must work within precise limits and standards of specified finish level.
Physically, Tapers must be able to: Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders; reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials; lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see well (either naturally or with correction).
Anning-Johnson Co and Restec Contractors Inc are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.