Wind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments, such as field cores, bobbins, armature cores, electrical motors, generators, and control equipment.
National median · BLS
$48,220
▲ +2.03%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$50,470
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
12,840
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Pay range for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$37,540
25th
$42,050
Median (50th)
$48,220
75th
$58,770
90th — top pay
$63,300
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
BLS projects employment of coil winders, tapers, and finishers to decline 4% from 2025 to 2035, while employment across all occupations grows 3.5%.
About 1,200 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
12,900 → 12,400
-500 jobs
Projected change
-4%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
1,200
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers salaries by state
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Monitoring3.1
Operations Monitoring3.1
Active Listening3.0
Operation and Control3.0
Coordination2.9
Critical Thinking2.9
Reading Comprehension2.9
Speaking2.9
Judgment and Decision Making2.8
Social Perceptiveness2.6
Top knowledge areas
Education and Training3.7
English Language3.6
Mathematics3.6
Administration and Management3.6
Production and Processing3.5
Mechanical3.5
Design3.3
Computers and Electronics3.1
Software and technology used
Blueprint display softwareElectronic Systems of Wisconsin Motor Test System softwareMachine Control Specialists CoilPro
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What coil winders, tapers, and finishers do
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.
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.
Stop machines to remove completed components, using hand tools.
Examine and test wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices, and record test results.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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