Top 15 cities for coil winders, tapers, and finishers by average salary
| Albany, NY | $71,540 |
|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $63,030 |
| Charleston, SC | $61,380 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $59,620 |
| Richmond, VA | $59,480 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,020 |
| Washington, DC | $56,550 |
| York, PA | $55,770 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $55,540 |
| Birmingham, AL | $55,190 |
| Baltimore, MD | $53,110 |
| Detroit, MI | $52,730 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,480 |
| Canton, OH | $51,190 |
Map: Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary by metro area
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Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary by state
Washington pays coil winders, tapers, and finishers the most statewide, $90,950 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $90,950 | $73,920 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $62,170 | $61,480 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $59,980 | $59,780 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $57,350 | $59,180 | 420 | 1 | $63,030 | $63,030 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $56,550 | $56,550 |
| Virginia | $55,550 | $56,230 | 460 | 1 | $59,480 | $59,480 |
| Minnesota | $55,450 | $52,820 | 80 | 1 | $48,860 | $48,860 |
| New York | $54,500 | $52,280 | 850 | 3 | $71,540 | $47,790 |
| Florida | $54,480 | $49,350 | 150 | 1 | $40,760 | $40,760 |
| Idaho | $53,720 | $49,830 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $53,630 | $55,880 | 420 | 1 | $55,190 | $55,190 |
| South Carolina | $53,400 | $51,670 | 190 | 1 | $61,380 | $61,380 |
| Maryland | $53,300 | $54,180 | 160 | 1 | $53,110 | $53,110 |
| North Carolina | $53,200 | $51,180 | 480 | 1 | $59,620 | $59,620 |
| Missouri | $53,120 | $51,490 | 420 | 2 | $48,200 | $47,980 |
| Indiana | $52,390 | $48,920 | 790 | 2 | $55,540 | $49,700 |
| Massachusetts | $52,030 | $44,080 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $51,170 | $50,380 | 450 | 4 | $55,770 | $43,280 |
| Kentucky | $50,750 | $53,490 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $50,120 | $51,910 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $49,300 | $46,280 | 1,460 | 1 | $45,940 | $45,940 |
| Rhode Island | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $49,210 | $49,210 |
| Michigan | $49,210 | $47,350 | 110 | 1 | $52,730 | $52,730 |
| Arkansas | $49,060 | $50,010 | 430 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $48,680 | $47,770 | 1,020 | 5 | $51,190 | $47,850 |
| Colorado | $48,290 | $48,470 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $47,910 | $42,330 | 440 | 3 | $59,020 | $42,690 |
| New Jersey | $47,830 | $48,330 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $47,290 | $45,450 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $47,170 | $47,760 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $46,980 | $45,020 | 760 | 1 | $50,050 | $50,050 |
| Oregon | $46,880 | $41,600 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $46,390 | $46,470 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $46,160 | $44,060 | 1,150 | 2 | $50,790 | $46,040 |
| Wisconsin | $45,550 | $43,270 | 570 | 1 | $60,200 | $60,200 |
| Connecticut | $44,110 | $42,220 | 320 | 3 | $48,850 | $40,250 |
| Oklahoma | $43,140 | $40,490 | 120 | 1 | $42,530 | $42,530 |
| Mississippi | $42,300 | $35,730 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $41,650 | $38,140 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $22,360 | $21,840 | 80 | 1 | $22,320 | $22,320 |
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $71,540 | $61,990 | $34.40 | 280 |
| Atlanta, GA | $63,030 | $63,230 | $30.30 | 220 |
| Charleston, SC | $61,380 | $60,320 | $29.51 | 40 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,200 | $66,630 | $28.94 | 40 |
| Charlotte, NC | $59,620 | $60,380 | $28.67 | 230 |
| Richmond, VA | $59,480 | $60,310 | $28.60 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,020 | $61,510 | $28.38 | 40 |
| Washington, DC | $56,550 | $58,340 | $27.19 | 70 |
| York, PA | $55,770 | $57,550 | $26.81 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $55,540 | $51,270 | $26.70 | 50 |
| Birmingham, AL | $55,190 | $50,160 | $26.54 | 70 |
| Baltimore, MD | $53,110 | $52,660 | $25.53 | 100 |
| Detroit, MI | $52,730 | $50,820 | $25.35 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,480 | $48,440 | $24.75 | 200 |
| Canton, OH | $51,190 | $51,460 | $24.61 | 40 |
| Dallas, TX | $50,790 | $45,810 | $24.42 | 270 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,640 | $46,790 | $24.35 | 40 |
| Dayton, OH | $50,340 | $48,680 | $24.20 | 80 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $50,110 | $51,400 | $24.09 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,050 | $47,460 | $24.06 | 760 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $49,700 | $46,900 | $23.89 | 110 |
| Providence, RI | $49,210 | $49,340 | $23.66 | 70 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,190 | $48,760 | $23.65 | 150 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,860 | $45,400 | $23.49 | 50 |
| New Haven, CT | $48,850 | $46,430 | $23.48 | 80 |
| Youngstown, OH | $48,790 | $48,840 | $23.46 | 90 |
| Utica, NY | $48,490 | $48,420 | $23.31 | 40 |
| Kansas City, MO | $48,200 | $46,470 | $23.17 | 50 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,980 | $49,170 | $23.07 | 140 |
| Cleveland, OH | $47,850 | $47,770 | $23.01 | 230 |
| New York, NY | $47,790 | $45,330 | $22.97 | 300 |
| Houston, TX | $46,040 | $44,060 | $22.14 | 440 |
| Memphis, TN | $45,940 | $42,050 | $22.09 | 240 |
| Allentown, PA | $43,280 | $37,950 | $20.81 | 100 |
| Hartford, CT | $43,240 | $37,540 | $20.79 | 110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $42,690 | $38,180 | $20.53 | 230 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $42,530 | $35,600 | $20.45 | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $40,760 | $40,870 | $19.59 | 40 |
| Waterbury, CT | $40,250 | $37,290 | $19.35 | 80 |
| San Juan, PR | $22,320 | $21,840 | $10.73 | 70 |
Related jobs
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsU.S. average $46,660
- Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersU.S. average $54,030
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersU.S. average $47,660
- Engine and Other Machine AssemblersU.S. average $57,790
- Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsU.S. average $49,550
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersU.S. average $71,420
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary: questions
Where do coil winders, tapers, and finishers make the most money?
In Albany, NY, with an average of $71,540 a year, among the 40 metro areas we cover.
What is the average coil winders, tapers, and finishers salary in the U.S.?
$50,470 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $48,220, so half of coil winders, tapers, and finishers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should coil winders, tapers, and finishers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of coil winders, tapers, and finishers nationwide earn between $42,050 (25th percentile) and $58,770 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays coil winders, tapers, and finishers the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $90,950 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is coil winders, tapers, and finishers pay the lowest?
San Juan, PR, at $22,320 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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