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What is a tacker and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreTackerUS Average
Salary
3.6

Avg. Salary $46,620

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
2.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.84%

Asian 10.43%

Black or African American 12.10%

Hispanic or Latino 11.46%

Unknown 4.52%

White 60.65%

Gender

female 24.10%

male 75.90%

Age - 51
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 51
Stress level
4.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Tacker career paths

Key steps to become a tacker

  1. Explore tacker education requirements

    Most common tacker degrees

    High School Diploma

    55.4 %

    Diploma

    18.9 %

    Associate

    8.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific tacker skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Tack Welding51.35%
    TIG14.03%
    RAN9.83%
    Rig8.33%
    Arc Welding5.74%
  3. Complete relevant tacker training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New tackers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a tacker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real tacker resumes.
  4. Research tacker duties and responsibilities

    • Keep the work flowing so no one run out of work.
    • Tack labels on sport coats and sew.
    • Manufacture aircraft seat cushions and upholstery covers for seating.
    • Manufacture aircraft seat cushions and upholstery covers for seating.
  5. Prepare your tacker resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your tacker resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a tacker resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

    Choose from 10+ customizable tacker resume templates

    Build a professional tacker resume in minutes. Browse through our resume examples to identify the best way to word your resume. Then choose from 10+ resume templates to create your tacker resume.
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  6. Apply for tacker jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a tacker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average tacker salary

The average tacker salary in the United States is $46,620 per year or $22 per hour. Tacker salaries range between $23,000 and $91,000 per year.

Average tacker salary
$46,620 Yearly
$22.41 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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