Tile and Stone Setters Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for tile and stone setterss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $59,250 ≈ $28/hr
National median salary $55,690
Total employment 35,850 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +10.1%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 4,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 52,600 → 58,000 (+5,300)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$87,390
- Maine$83,810
- Massachusetts$80,300
- Washington$79,060
- Illinois$72,080
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$40,890
- Alabama$42,960
- Mississippi$43,450
- Tennessee$43,600
- New Mexico$43,630
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $87,390 | $79,270 | $42 | +47.5% | 440 |
| 2 | Maine | $83,810 | $70,720 | $40 | +41.5% | 60 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $80,300 | $81,150 | $39 | +35.5% | 410 |
| 4 | Washington | $79,060 | $77,920 | $38 | +33.4% | 660 |
| 5 | Illinois | $72,080 | $67,160 | $35 | +21.7% | 730 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $71,440 | $62,370 | $34 | +20.6% | 460 |
| 7 | Nevada | $69,920 | $61,200 | $34 | +18% | 1,450 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $69,090 | $63,150 | $33 | +16.6% | 230 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $67,560 | $70,230 | $32 | +14% | 880 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $67,550 | $70,560 | $32 | +14% | 610 |
| 11 | New York | $66,010 | $61,260 | $32 | +11.4% | 2,990 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $65,190 | $62,680 | $31 | +10% | 410 |
| 13 | California | $63,800 | $58,880 | $31 | +7.7% | 8,250 |
| 14 | Iowa | $59,970 | $54,350 | $29 | +1.2% | 240 |
| 15 | Oregon | $59,890 | $58,790 | $29 | +1.1% | 790 |
| 16 | Missouri | $59,730 | $60,590 | $29 | +0.8% | 470 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $56,850 | $59,350 | $27 | -4.1% | — |
| 18 | Montana | $56,670 | $58,670 | $27 | -4.4% | 240 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $56,530 | $49,900 | $27 | -4.6% | 40 |
| 20 | Colorado | $56,180 | $57,690 | $27 | -5.2% | 870 |
| 21 | Kansas | $56,070 | $54,920 | $27 | -5.4% | 310 |
| 22 | Vermont | $55,920 | $55,890 | $27 | -5.6% | 140 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $54,680 | $50,640 | $26 | -7.7% | 30 |
| 24 | Arizona | $53,670 | $52,000 | $26 | -9.4% | 1,060 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $53,480 | $43,510 | $26 | -9.7% | — |
| 26 | Indiana | $52,630 | $48,450 | $25 | -11.2% | 540 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $52,540 | $49,170 | $25 | -11.3% | — |
| 28 | Utah | $51,800 | $49,340 | $25 | -12.6% | 1,590 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $51,600 | $44,340 | $25 | -12.9% | 280 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $51,500 | $50,900 | $25 | -13.1% | 50 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $51,190 | $42,620 | $25 | -13.6% | 70 |
| 32 | Virginia | $51,170 | $48,880 | $25 | -13.6% | 750 |
| 33 | Texas | $51,010 | $47,030 | $25 | -13.9% | 1,260 |
| 34 | Michigan | $51,000 | $47,950 | $25 | -13.9% | 1,010 |
| 35 | Georgia | $50,580 | $47,840 | $24 | -14.6% | 360 |
| 36 | Florida | $50,470 | $47,280 | $24 | -14.8% | 4,070 |
| 37 | Ohio | $49,500 | $46,140 | $24 | -16.5% | 670 |
| 38 | Maryland | $49,330 | $45,670 | $24 | -16.7% | 240 |
| 39 | Idaho | $49,150 | $47,940 | $24 | -17% | 570 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $46,510 | $47,380 | $22 | -21.5% | 180 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $45,990 | $44,650 | $22 | -22.4% | 680 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $44,260 | $44,750 | $21 | -25.3% | 190 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $43,630 | $44,550 | $21 | -26.4% | 280 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $43,600 | $43,570 | $21 | -26.4% | 350 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $43,450 | $39,130 | $21 | -26.7% | 60 |
| 46 | Alabama | $42,960 | $44,800 | $21 | -27.5% | 260 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $40,890 | $38,980 | $20 | -31% | 160 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 142 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $88,730 | $84,670 | 30 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $86,850 | $94,920 | 290 |
| 3 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $82,230 | $83,720 | — |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $79,040 | $82,470 | 450 |
| 5 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $74,670 | $76,230 | 550 |
| 6 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $73,860 | $77,330 | 70 |
| 7 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $71,750 | $69,020 | 450 |
| 8 | Visalia, CA | $71,280 | $73,750 | 110 |
| 9 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $70,730 | $69,480 | 390 |
| 10 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $69,990 | $67,510 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing tile and stone setterss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $77,200 | $75,550 | 70 |
| 2 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $77,200 | $75,550 | 70 |
| 3 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $75,310 | $64,920 | — |
| 4 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $74,100 | $75,250 | 40 |
| 5 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $74,100 | $75,250 | 40 |
| 6 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $73,680 | $71,820 | 40 |
| 7 | Administrative and Support Services | $73,070 | $63,440 | — |
| 8 | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | $72,720 | $72,610 | — |
| 9 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $68,120 | $71,160 | 90 |
| 10 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $64,600 | $62,670 | 370 |
| 11 | Construction of Buildings | $63,790 | $62,640 | 2,170 |
| 12 | Residential Building Construction | $63,050 | $62,640 | 1,810 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do tile and stone setters make in the U.S.?
The median tile and stone setters salary in the United States is $55,690 per year (mean $59,250), and about 80% earn between $37,140 and $86,110.
How much do tile and stone setters make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,250 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays tile and stone setters the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for tile and stone setters at $87,390 per year (median $79,270).
What is the job outlook for tile and stone setters?
Employment is projected to change +10.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 4,200 openings per year.