Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for coil winders, tapers, and finisherss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $50,470 ≈ $24/hr
National median salary $48,220
Total employment 12,840 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -6.3%
Decline
Annual openings 1,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 12,200 → 11,500 (-800)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$90,950
- Louisiana$62,170
- Iowa$59,980
- Georgia$57,350
- Virginia$55,550
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Nevada$41,650
- Mississippi$42,300
- Oklahoma$43,140
- Connecticut$44,110
- Wisconsin$45,550
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $90,950 | $73,920 | $44 | +80.2% | 60 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $62,170 | $61,480 | $30 | +23.2% | 60 |
| 3 | Iowa | $59,980 | $59,780 | $29 | +18.8% | 260 |
| 4 | Georgia | $57,350 | $59,180 | $28 | +13.6% | 420 |
| 5 | Virginia | $55,550 | $56,230 | $27 | +10.1% | 460 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $55,450 | $52,820 | $27 | +9.9% | 80 |
| 7 | New York | $54,500 | $52,280 | $26 | +8% | 850 |
| 8 | Florida | $54,480 | $49,350 | $26 | +7.9% | 150 |
| 9 | Idaho | $53,720 | $49,830 | $26 | +6.4% | 120 |
| 10 | Alabama | $53,630 | $55,880 | $26 | +6.3% | 420 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $53,400 | $51,670 | $26 | +5.8% | 190 |
| 12 | Maryland | $53,300 | $54,180 | $26 | +5.6% | 160 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $53,200 | $51,180 | $26 | +5.4% | 480 |
| 14 | Missouri | $53,120 | $51,490 | $26 | +5.3% | 420 |
| 15 | Indiana | $52,390 | $48,920 | $25 | +3.8% | 790 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $52,030 | $44,080 | $25 | +3.1% | 50 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $51,170 | $50,380 | $25 | +1.4% | 450 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $50,750 | $53,490 | $24 | +0.6% | 100 |
| 19 | Utah | $50,120 | $51,910 | $24 | -0.7% | 50 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $49,300 | $46,280 | $24 | -2.3% | 1,460 |
| 21 | Michigan | $49,210 | $47,350 | $24 | -2.5% | 110 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $49,060 | $50,010 | $24 | -2.8% | 430 |
| 23 | Ohio | $48,680 | $47,770 | $23 | -3.5% | 1,020 |
| 24 | Colorado | $48,290 | $48,470 | $23 | -4.3% | 40 |
| 25 | California | $47,910 | $42,330 | $23 | -5.1% | 440 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $47,830 | $48,330 | $23 | -5.2% | 200 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $47,290 | $45,450 | $23 | -6.3% | 110 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $47,170 | $47,760 | $23 | -6.5% | 70 |
| 29 | Illinois | $46,980 | $45,020 | $23 | -6.9% | 760 |
| 30 | Oregon | $46,880 | $41,600 | $23 | -7.1% | 40 |
| 31 | Kansas | $46,390 | $46,470 | $22 | -8.1% | 70 |
| 32 | Texas | $46,160 | $44,060 | $22 | -8.5% | 1,150 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $45,550 | $43,270 | $22 | -9.7% | 570 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $44,110 | $42,220 | $21 | -12.6% | 320 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $43,140 | $40,490 | $21 | -14.5% | 120 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $42,300 | $35,730 | $20 | -16.2% | 150 |
| 37 | Nevada | $41,650 | $38,140 | $20 | -17.5% | 30 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 50 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleton, WI | $66,630 | $60,200 | 40 |
| 2 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $63,230 | $63,030 | 220 |
| 3 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $61,990 | $71,540 | 280 |
| 4 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $61,510 | $59,020 | 40 |
| 5 | Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $61,510 | $57,250 | 60 |
| 6 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,380 | $59,620 | 230 |
| 7 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $60,320 | $61,380 | 40 |
| 8 | Richmond, VA | $60,310 | $59,480 | 60 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $58,340 | $56,550 | 70 |
| 10 | York-Hanover, PA | $57,550 | $55,770 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing coil winders, tapers, and finisherss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $61,990 | $65,820 | 610 |
| 2 | Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $61,830 | $56,470 | 120 |
| 3 | Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment (except Automotive & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance | $57,730 | $57,720 | 670 |
| 4 | Repair and Maintenance | $57,520 | $57,650 | 680 |
| 5 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $57,520 | $57,650 | 680 |
| 6 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $53,280 | $58,520 | 40 |
| 7 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | $53,190 | $53,050 | 1,680 |
| 8 | Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | $52,980 | $51,110 | 110 |
| 9 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $50,960 | $51,410 | 220 |
| 10 | Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | $49,980 | $50,640 | 4,790 |
| 11 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $49,260 | $52,350 | 1,300 |
| 12 | Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | $48,740 | $49,680 | 5,790 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do coil winders, tapers, and finishers make in the U.S.?
The median coil winders, tapers, and finishers salary in the United States is $48,220 per year (mean $50,470), and about 80% earn between $37,540 and $63,300.
How much do coil winders, tapers, and finishers make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,470 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays coil winders, tapers, and finishers the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for coil winders, tapers, and finishers at $90,950 per year (median $73,920).
What is the job outlook for coil winders, tapers, and finishers?
Employment is projected to change -6.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 1,200 openings per year.