Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per ...
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per ...
Southern CA - Taper
$47.43/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per ...
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Southern CA - Taper
$47.43/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per ...
Chicago-Taper
$53.05/hr
... fill coats Applying finish coats Finishing inside and outside corners Dry sanding Wet sanding ... Range is $19.93 per hour for entry level apprentice to $53.05 per hour for journeyman, scales vary ...
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Chicago-Taper
$53.05/hr
... fill coats Applying finish coats Finishing inside and outside corners Dry sanding Wet sanding ... Range is $19.93 per hour for entry level apprentice to $53.05 per hour for journeyman, scales vary ...
Chicago-Taper
$53.05/hr
... fill coats Applying finish coats Finishing inside and outside corners Dry sanding Wet sanding ... Range is $19.93 per hour for entry level apprentice to $53.05 per hour for journeyman, scales vary ...
Chicago-Taper
$53.05/hr
... fill coats Applying finish coats Finishing inside and outside corners Dry sanding Wet sanding ... Range is $19.93 per hour for entry level apprentice to $53.05 per hour for journeyman, scales vary ...
... fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to ... Mentors' entry-level technicians * Adheres to all safety requirements and follow safe work ...
... fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to ... Mentors' entry-level technicians * Adheres to all safety requirements and follow safe work ...
... fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to ... Mentors' entry-level technicians * Adheres to all safety requirements and follow safe work ...
... fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to ... Mentors' entry-level technicians * Adheres to all safety requirements and follow safe work ...
Southern CA - Taper
City Of Industry, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per ...
Southern CA - Taper
City Of Industry, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per ...
Southern CA - Taper
La Puente, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per ...
Southern CA - Taper
La Puente, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per ...
Southern CA - Taper
La Puente, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per ...
Southern CA - Taper
La Puente, CA · On-site
$47.43/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per ...
Chicago-Taper
Melrose Park, IL · On-site
$53.05/hr
... fill coats Applying finish coats Finishing inside and outside corners Dry sanding Wet sanding ... Range is $19.93 per hour for entry level apprentice to $53.05 per hour for journeyman, scales vary ...
Chicago-Taper
Melrose Park, IL · On-site
$53.05/hr
... fill coats Applying finish coats Finishing inside and outside corners Dry sanding Wet sanding ... Range is $19.93 per hour for entry level apprentice to $53.05 per hour for journeyman, scales vary ...
Northern Ca. - Taper
Hayward, CA · On-site
$57.16/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... In the San Francisco Bay area wages range from $20.01 per hour for entry level apprentices to $57 ...
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Northern Ca. - Taper
Hayward, CA · On-site
$57.16/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... In the San Francisco Bay area wages range from $20.01 per hour for entry level apprentices to $57 ...
Northern Ca. - Taper
$57.16/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... In the San Francisco Bay area wages range from $20.01 per hour for entry level apprentices to $57 ...
Northern Ca. - Taper
$57.16/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... In the San Francisco Bay area wages range from $20.01 per hour for entry level apprentices to $57 ...
Chicago-Taper
Melrose Park, IL · On-site
$53.05/hr
... fill coats Applying finish coats Finishing inside and outside corners Dry sanding Wet sanding ... Range is $19.93 per hour for entry level apprentice to $53.05 per hour for journeyman, scales vary ...
Chicago-Taper
Melrose Park, IL · On-site
$53.05/hr
... fill coats Applying finish coats Finishing inside and outside corners Dry sanding Wet sanding ... Range is $19.93 per hour for entry level apprentice to $53.05 per hour for journeyman, scales vary ...
Chicago-Taper
Chicago, IL · On-site
$53.05/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... Range is $19.93 per hour for entry level apprentice to $53.05 per hour for journeyman, scales vary ...
Chicago-Taper
Chicago, IL · On-site
$53.05/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... Range is $19.93 per hour for entry level apprentice to $53.05 per hour for journeyman, scales vary ...
Masker Level I, Level II, Level III
Seattle, WA · On-site
$15.75 - $20.70/hr
Maskers fill an important role in our business to ensure we meet the quality and finish ... We are actively hiring for both entry level (no experience) as well as experience maskers ...
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Masker Level I, Level II, Level III
Seattle, WA · On-site
$15.75 - $20.70/hr
Maskers fill an important role in our business to ensure we meet the quality and finish ... We are actively hiring for both entry level (no experience) as well as experience maskers ...
Masker Level I, Level II, Level III
Seattle, WA · On-site
$15.75 - $20.70/hr
Maskers fill an important role in our business to ensure we meet the quality and finish ... We are actively hiring for both entry level (no experience) as well as experience maskers ...
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Masker Level I, Level II, Level III
Seattle, WA · On-site
$15.75 - $20.70/hr
Maskers fill an important role in our business to ensure we meet the quality and finish ... We are actively hiring for both entry level (no experience) as well as experience maskers ...
Northern Ca. - Taper
Hayward, CA · On-site
$57.16/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... In the San Francisco Bay area wages range from $20.01 per hour for entry level apprentices to $57 ...
Northern Ca. - Taper
Hayward, CA · On-site
$57.16/hr
Applying fill coats * Applying finish coats * Finishing inside and outside corners * Dry sanding ... In the San Francisco Bay area wages range from $20.01 per hour for entry level apprentices to $57 ...
Proposal Assistant
$45K - $55K/yr
... to finish for various governmental agencies. Administrative Tasks: * Main point person for ALL ... Willingness and ability to collaborate with entry level up to manager level engineers to prepare ...
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Proposal Assistant
$45K - $55K/yr
... to finish for various governmental agencies. Administrative Tasks: * Main point person for ALL ... Willingness and ability to collaborate with entry level up to manager level engineers to prepare ...
Proposal Assistant
$45K - $55K/yr
... to finish for various governmental agencies. Administrative Tasks: * Main point person for ALL ... Willingness and ability to collaborate with entry level up to manager level engineers to prepare ...
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Proposal Assistant
$45K - $55K/yr
... to finish for various governmental agencies. Administrative Tasks: * Main point person for ALL ... Willingness and ability to collaborate with entry level up to manager level engineers to prepare ...
Proposal Assistant
$45K - $55K/yr
... to finish for various governmental agencies. Administrative Tasks: * Main point person for ALL ... Willingness and ability to collaborate with entry level up to manager level engineers to prepare ...
Proposal Assistant
$45K - $55K/yr
... to finish for various governmental agencies. Administrative Tasks: * Main point person for ALL ... Willingness and ability to collaborate with entry level up to manager level engineers to prepare ...
Entry Level Fill Finish information
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$12.26 - $13.11
1% of jobs
$13.11 - $13.96
3% of jobs
$13.96 - $14.82
6% of jobs
$14.82 - $15.67
12% of jobs
$15.88 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.67 - $16.52
11% of jobs
The median wage is $17.32 / hr.
$16.52 - $17.37
18% of jobs
$17.37 - $18.23
14% of jobs
$18.80 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.23 - $19.08
15% of jobs
$19.08 - $19.93
10% of jobs
$19.93 - $20.78
7% of jobs
$20.78 - $21.63
3% of jobs
$12
$17
$21
How much do entry level fill finish jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level fill finish in the United States is $17.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Fill Finish jobs? The most popular types of Fill Finish jobs are:
$47.43/hr
Full-time
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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.Â
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).
NOTE: In the LA area wages range from $20.23 per hour for entry level apprentices to $47.43 per hour for Journeyman. Wages are determined by union scale as determined in the current collective bargaining agreement.
NOTE: In the San Diego area wages range from $19.00 per hour for entry level apprentices to $37.93 per hour for Journeyman. Wages are determined by union scale as determined in the current collective bargaining agreement.
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.