How much does a tile and stone setter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Average (mean)
- $59,250
- Jobs
- 35,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| 25th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| Median | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $70,220 | $33.76 | |
| 90th | $86,110 | $41.40 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Massachusetts | $81,150 |
| Hawaii | $79,270 |
| Washington | $77,920 |
| Maine | $70,720 |
| Minnesota | $70,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,230 |
| Illinois | $67,160 |
| Connecticut | $63,150 |
| Wisconsin | $62,680 |
| New Jersey | $62,370 |
| New York | $61,260 |
| Nevada | $61,200 |
| Missouri | $60,590 |
| Nebraska | $59,350 |
| California | $58,880 |
| Oregon | $58,790 |
| Montana | $58,670 |
| Colorado | $57,690 |
| Vermont | $55,890 |
| Kansas | $54,920 |
| Iowa | $54,350 |
| Arizona | $52,000 |
| West Virginia | $50,900 |
| South Dakota | $50,640 |
| New Hampshire | $49,900 |
| Utah | $49,340 |
| Rhode Island | $49,170 |
| Virginia | $48,880 |
| Indiana | $48,450 |
| Michigan | $47,950 |
| Idaho | $47,940 |
| Georgia | $47,840 |
| Kentucky | $47,380 |
| Florida | $47,280 |
| Texas | $47,030 |
| Ohio | $46,140 |
| Maryland | $45,670 |
| Alabama | $44,800 |
| Louisiana | $44,750 |
| North Carolina | $44,650 |
| New Mexico | $44,550 |
| Oklahoma | $44,340 |
| Tennessee | $43,570 |
| South Carolina | $43,510 |
| North Dakota | $42,620 |
| Mississippi | $39,130 |
| Arkansas | $38,980 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $88,730 |
| Honolulu, HI | $86,850 |
| Boston, MA | $82,230 |
| Seattle, WA | $79,040 |
| Chicago, IL | $74,670 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $71,750 |
| Visalia, CA | $71,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,730 |
| Spokane, WA | $69,990 |
| Springfield, MA | $67,070 |
| Lancaster, PA | $66,130 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $65,750 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $65,580 |
| Madison, WI | $64,930 |
| San Francisco, CA | $64,430 |
In other countries
Tile and Stone Setter belongs to the international group "Floor layers and tile setters".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Boilermaker$76,410
- Brickmason and Blockmason$62,120
- Stonemason$57,390
- Carpenter$60,580
- Carpet Installer$50,340
- Floor Layer$56,460
- Floor Sander and Finisher$50,440
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,020
- Terrazzo Worker and Finisher$76,170
- Construction Laborer$47,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tile and stone setter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $26.77 ($55,690 a year).
How much does a tile and stone setter make a month?
About $4,641 a month before tax, based on a median of $55,690 a year.
How much does a tile and stone setter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,140 or less a year ($17.86 an hour); the top 10% make $86,110 or more.
Which state pays tile and stone setters the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $81,150 a year, followed by Hawaii ($79,270) and Washington ($77,920).
Which city pays tile and stone setters the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $88,730 a year.
How many tile and stone setters are there in the United States?
About 35,850 people work as tile and stone setters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.