51 Series · SOC 51-2021
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $48,220
- Median / year
- $63,300
- Top 10% earn
- -6.3%
- Growth '23–'33
- 12,840
- US workers
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers earn a median of $48,220 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $48,220, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $37,540 (10th percentile) to $63,300 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 12,840 US workers. Washington pays the most ($73,920), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers earn a median of $48,220, putting them below the typical US occupation and higher than 28% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Production, it ranks #47 of 105 by median pay. Employment is projected to fall 6.3% by 2033.
- $48,220
- Median annual wage
- Top 72%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #47 of 105
- in Production
- 1.7×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: Washington at $73,920. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (SOC 51-2021) pays a national median of $48,220 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $37,540 at the 10th percentile to $63,300 at the 90th, with a mean of $50,470 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 12,840 Americans work in this occupation across 38 reporting states and 51 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a -6.3% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as declining relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 1,200 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and moderate-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 3.5 per 100,000 and injury rate of 3.2 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Washington pays the highest state median at $73,920, which is +53% above the national figure. The top metro is Appleton, WI at $66,630 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$48,220
per year
Median Hourly
$23.18/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$50,470
average
Employment
12,840
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$48,220 Bottom 28% higher than 28% of 825 US occupations
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Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 51-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 23 51-series occupations with growth data, Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers sits on the slower-growing side at -6.3% growth and $48,220 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
-6.3%
Declining
Annual Openings
1,200
per year (projected)
Typical Education
High school diploma or equivalent
On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
3.5/100K
Injury Rate
3.2/100
Danger Index
14.6/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key Tasks
- ▸ Operate or tend wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical components such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments such as bobbins and generators.
- ▸ Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools.
- ▸ Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils, using pliers and wire scrapers.
- ▸ Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed.
- ▸ Examine and test wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices, and record test results.
- ▸ Select and load materials such as workpieces, objects, and machine parts onto equipment used in coiling processes.
- ▸ Record production and operational data on specified forms.
- ▸ Line slots with sheet insulation, and insert coils into slots.
- ▸ Apply solutions or paints to wired electrical components, using hand tools, and bake components.
- ▸ Stop machines to remove completed components, using hand tools.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$37,540
25th Percentile
$42,050
Median
$48,220
75th Percentile
$58,770
90th Percentile
$63,300
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $73,920 | +53% above national |
| 2 | Louisiana | $61,480 | +27% above national |
| 3 | Iowa | $59,780 | +24% above national |
| 4 | Georgia | $59,180 | +23% above national |
| 5 | Virginia | $56,230 | +17% above national |
| 6 | Alabama | $55,880 | +16% above national |
| 7 | Maryland | $54,180 | +12% above national |
| 8 | Kentucky | $53,490 | +11% above national |
| 9 | Minnesota | $52,820 | +10% above national |
| 10 | New York | $52,280 | +8% above national |
| 11 | Utah | $51,910 | +8% above national |
| 12 | South Carolina | $51,670 | +7% above national |
| 13 | Missouri | $51,490 | +7% above national |
| 14 | North Carolina | $51,180 | +6% above national |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $50,380 | +4% above national |
| 16 | Arkansas | $50,010 | +4% above national |
| 17 | Idaho | $49,830 | +3% above national |
| 18 | Florida | $49,350 | +2% above national |
| 19 | Indiana | $48,920 | +1% above national |
| 20 | Colorado | $48,470 | +1% above national |
| 21 | New Jersey | $48,330 | same as national |
| 22 | Ohio | $47,770 | 1% below national |
| 23 | West Virginia | $47,760 | 1% below national |
| 24 | Michigan | $47,350 | 2% below national |
| 25 | Kansas | $46,470 | 4% below national |
| 26 | Tennessee | $46,280 | 4% below national |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $45,450 | 6% below national |
| 28 | Illinois | $45,020 | 7% below national |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $44,080 | 9% below national |
| 30 | Texas | $44,060 | 9% below national |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $43,270 | 10% below national |
| 32 | California | $42,330 | 12% below national |
| 33 | Connecticut | $42,220 | 12% below national |
| 34 | Oregon | $41,600 | 14% below national |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $40,490 | 16% below national |
| 36 | Nevada | $38,140 | 21% below national |
| 37 | Mississippi | $35,730 | 26% below national |
| 38 | Puerto Rico | $21,840 | 55% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appleton, WI | $66,630 | +38% above national |
| 2 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $63,230 | +31% above national |
| 3 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $61,990 | +29% above national |
| 4 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $61,510 | +28% above national |
| 5 | Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $61,510 | +28% above national |
| 6 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,380 | +25% above national |
| 7 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $60,320 | +25% above national |
| 8 | Richmond, VA | $60,310 | +25% above national |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $58,340 | +21% above national |
| 10 | York-Hanover, PA | $57,550 | +19% above national |
| 11 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $52,660 | +9% above national |
| 12 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $51,460 | +7% above national |
| 13 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $51,400 | +7% above national |
| 14 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $51,270 | +6% above national |
| 15 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $50,820 | +5% above national |
| 16 | Birmingham, AL | $50,160 | +4% above national |
| 17 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $49,340 | +2% above national |
| 18 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,170 | +2% above national |
| 19 | Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $49,090 | +2% above national |
| 20 | East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $49,030 | +2% above national |
| 21 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $48,840 | +1% above national |
| 22 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,760 | +1% above national |
| 23 | West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $48,740 | +1% above national |
| 24 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $48,680 | +1% above national |
| 25 | Pittsburgh, PA | $48,440 | same as national |
| 26 | Utica-Rome, NY | $48,420 | same as national |
| 27 | Cleveland, OH | $47,770 | 1% below national |
| 28 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $47,460 | 2% below national |
| 29 | North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $47,310 | 2% below national |
| 30 | Fort Wayne, IN | $46,900 | 3% below national |
| 31 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $46,790 | 3% below national |
| 32 | Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $46,710 | 3% below national |
| 33 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $46,470 | 4% below national |
| 34 | New Haven, CT | $46,430 | 4% below national |
| 35 | West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $45,940 | 5% below national |
| 36 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $45,810 | 5% below national |
| 37 | Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $45,610 | 5% below national |
| 38 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,400 | 6% below national |
| 39 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,330 | 6% below national |
| 40 | Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $44,400 | 8% below national |
| 41 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,060 | 9% below national |
| 42 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $42,050 | 13% below national |
| 43 | Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $41,450 | 14% below national |
| 44 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $40,870 | 15% below national |
| 45 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,180 | 21% below national |
| 46 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $37,950 | 21% below national |
| 47 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $37,540 | 22% below national |
| 48 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $37,290 | 23% below national |
| 49 | Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $35,730 | 26% below national |
| 50 | Oklahoma City, OK | $35,600 | 26% below national |
| 51 | San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $21,840 | 55% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $58,770/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: Washington leads at $73,920/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
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