Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers Salary by State
The national median pay for coil winders, tapers, and finishers is $48,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,730 in Mississippi to $73,920 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,540
- 25th percentile
- $42,050
- Median
- $48,220
- 75th percentile
- $58,770
- Top 10%
- $63,300
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,840 jobs.
Median pay in 37 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $73,920 | +53% | $36,740 | $162,100 | 60 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $61,480 | +27% | $46,380 | $83,200 | 60 |
| 3 | Iowa | $59,780 | +24% | $44,830 | $77,430 | 260 |
| 4 | Georgia | $59,180 | +23% | $44,620 | $64,820 | 420 |
| 5 | Virginia | $56,230 | +17% | $37,870 | $73,780 | 460 |
| 6 | Alabama | $55,880 | +16% | $36,750 | $62,340 | 420 |
| 7 | Maryland | $54,180 | +12% | $40,460 | $63,130 | 160 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $53,490 | +11% | $31,540 | $64,990 | 100 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $52,820 | +10% | $47,140 | $65,280 | 80 |
| 10 | New York | $52,280 | +8% | $36,760 | $79,280 | 850 |
| 11 | Utah | $51,910 | +8% | $39,470 | $59,390 | 50 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $51,670 | +7% | $40,870 | $60,660 | 190 |
| 13 | Missouri | $51,490 | +7% | $44,020 | $59,700 | 420 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $51,180 | +6% | $38,780 | $78,380 | 480 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $50,380 | +4% | $38,460 | $60,610 | 450 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $50,010 | +4% | $47,150 | $50,050 | 430 |
| 17 | Idaho | $49,830 | +3% | $39,930 | $62,520 | 120 |
| 18 | Florida | $49,350 | +2% | $40,870 | $87,380 | 150 |
| 19 | Indiana | $48,920 | +1% | $44,250 | $60,980 | 790 |
| 20 | Colorado | $48,470 | +1% | $40,560 | $57,090 | 40 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $48,330 | 0% | $32,470 | $61,340 | 200 |
| 22 | Ohio | $47,770 | −1% | $38,590 | $58,900 | 1,020 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $47,760 | −1% | $36,230 | $59,560 | 70 |
| 24 | Michigan | $47,350 | −2% | $37,600 | $61,390 | 110 |
| 25 | Kansas | $46,470 | −4% | $37,980 | $59,900 | 70 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $46,280 | −4% | $38,220 | $63,260 | 1,460 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $45,450 | −6% | $35,880 | $63,810 | 110 |
| 28 | Illinois | $45,020 | −7% | $38,120 | $57,960 | 760 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $44,080 | −9% | $38,700 | $80,710 | 50 |
| 30 | Texas | $44,060 | −9% | $26,910 | $61,810 | 1,150 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $43,270 | −10% | $38,880 | $59,330 | 570 |
| 32 | California | $42,330 | −12% | $36,310 | $68,180 | 440 |
| 33 | Connecticut | $42,220 | −12% | $37,020 | $57,140 | 320 |
| 34 | Oregon | $41,600 | −14% | $37,770 | $58,150 | 40 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $40,490 | −16% | $33,440 | $57,110 | 120 |
| 36 | Nevada | $38,140 | −21% | $38,110 | $54,610 | 30 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $35,730 | −26% | $32,900 | $60,170 | 150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salary questions
Which state pays coil winders, tapers, and finishers the most?
Washington, with a median of $73,920 a year (+53% vs. the national median of $48,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays coil winders, tapers, and finishers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $35,730 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most coil winders, tapers, and finishers work?
Tennessee has the most jobs, about 1,460, with a median of $46,280.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.