Tapers
SOC Code: 47-2082 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Tapers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $91,374 | $97,885 | $104,416 | $110,926 |
| Kankakee, IL | $91,270 | $97,822 | $104,354 | $110,906 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $86,902 | $94,890 | $102,877 | $110,864 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $86,403 | $94,557 | $102,690 | $110,843 |
| Rockford, IL | $90,106 | $97,011 | $103,917 | $110,822 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $81,744 | $91,437 | $101,109 | $110,802 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $86,528 | $94,557 | $102,606 | $110,635 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $90,168 | $96,970 | $103,771 | $110,573 |
| Bloomington, IL | $90,168 | $96,970 | $103,771 | $110,573 |
| Decatur, IL | $90,168 | $96,970 | $103,771 | $110,573 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.6 | |
| Coordination | 2.5 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.2 | |
| Active Learning | 2.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.0 |
| English Language | 2.6 |
| Education and Training | 2.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.5 |
| Mechanical | 2.4 |
| Administration and Management | 2.4 |
| Mathematics | 2.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 45.7% |
| Less than high school | 29.0% |
| Some college | 25.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently.
- Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
- Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
- Mix sealing compounds by hand or with portable electric mixers.
- Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.
- Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
- Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard.
- Use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation.
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