Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers Salary
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers earn a median $48,220 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$48,220
$23.18 per hour
Range
$37,540 – $63,300
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
12,840
across the U.S.
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$40,925
per year · effective tax rate 15.1%
$3,410Monthly
$1,705Twice a month
$1,574Every 2 weeks
$19.68Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,606
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,990
- Medicare (1.45%)$699
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,925
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,540 | $18.05 | $32,343 |
| 25th percentile | $42,050 | $20.22 | $35,967 |
| Median (50th) | $48,220 | $23.18 | $40,925 |
| 75th percentile | $58,770 | $28.25 | $49,402 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,300 | $30.43 | $53,042 |
Best cities for coil winders, tapers, and finishers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $44,060 | $37,582 | $38,105 | 440 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $47,460 | $38,110 | $36,787 | 760 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Chicago, IL — $47,460
- Houston, TX — $44,060
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $73,920 | $60,833 | $36,740 – $162,100 | 60 |
| Louisiana | $61,480 | $50,121 | $46,380 – $83,200 | 60 |
| Iowa | $59,780 | $48,593 | $44,830 – $77,430 | 260 |
| Georgia | $59,180 | $47,282 | $44,620 – $64,820 | 420 |
| Virginia | $56,230 | $44,942 | $37,870 – $73,780 | 460 |
| Alabama | $55,880 | $44,551 | $36,750 – $62,340 | 420 |
| Maryland | $54,180 | $43,504 | $40,460 – $63,130 | 160 |
| Kentucky | $53,490 | $43,405 | $31,540 – $64,990 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $52,820 | $42,553 | $47,140 – $65,280 | 80 |
| New York | $52,280 | $41,961 | $36,760 – $79,280 | 850 |
| Utah | $51,910 | $42,520 | $39,470 – $59,390 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $51,670 | $41,754 | $40,870 – $60,660 | 190 |
| Missouri | $51,490 | $42,070 | $44,020 – $59,700 | 420 |
| North Carolina | $51,180 | $41,770 | $38,780 – $78,380 | 480 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,380 | $41,114 | $38,460 – $60,610 | 450 |
| Arkansas | $50,010 | $40,625 | $47,150 – $50,050 | 430 |
| Idaho | $49,830 | $40,686 | $39,930 – $62,520 | 120 |
| Florida | $49,350 | $41,833 | $40,870 – $87,380 | 150 |
| Indiana | $48,920 | $40,074 | $44,250 – $60,980 | 790 |
| Colorado | $48,470 | $39,701 | $40,560 – $57,090 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $48,330 | $39,891 | $32,470 – $61,340 | 200 |
| Ohio | $47,770 | $40,032 | $38,590 – $58,900 | 1,020 |
| West Virginia | $47,760 | $39,134 | $36,230 – $59,560 | 70 |
| Michigan | $47,350 | $38,464 | $37,600 – $61,390 | 110 |
| Kansas | $46,470 | $37,725 | $37,980 – $59,900 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $46,280 | $39,366 | $38,220 – $63,260 | 1,460 |
| New Hampshire | $45,450 | $38,699 | $35,880 – $63,810 | 110 |
| Illinois | $45,020 | $36,270 | $38,120 – $57,960 | 760 |
| Massachusetts | $44,080 | $35,614 | $38,700 – $80,710 | 50 |
| Texas | $44,060 | $37,582 | $26,910 – $61,810 | 1,150 |
| Wisconsin | $43,270 | $35,825 | $38,880 – $59,330 | 570 |
| California | $42,330 | $34,959 | $36,310 – $68,180 | 440 |
| Connecticut | $42,220 | $35,129 | $37,020 – $57,140 | 320 |
| Oregon | $41,600 | $32,795 | $37,770 – $58,150 | 40 |
| Oklahoma | $40,490 | $33,437 | $33,440 – $57,110 | 120 |
| Nevada | $38,140 | $32,825 | $38,110 – $54,610 | 30 |
| Mississippi | $35,730 | $30,192 | $32,900 – $60,170 | 150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coil winders, tapers, and finishers make?
The national median salary for coil winders, tapers, and finishers is $48,220 a year ($23.18 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,540 and the top 10% earn over $63,300. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays coil winders, tapers, and finishers the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $73,920. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many coil winders, tapers, and finishers are there in the U.S.?
About 12,840 people work as coil winders, tapers, and finishers nationwide.