Tile and Stone Setter Salary
Tile and Stone Setters earn a median $55,690 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$55,690
$26.77 per hour
Range
$37,140 – $86,110
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
35,850
across the U.S.
▲6.6%
Pay trend: The median for tile and stone setters in the U.S. rose from $52,240 (May 2024) to $55,690 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 4.2%.
What tile and stone setters do
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.8% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 3,300
- Self-employed
- 21%
Employment of tile and stone setters is projected to grow 9.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Tile and Stone Setter take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$46,927
per year · effective tax rate 15.7%
$3,911Monthly
$1,955Twice a month
$1,805Every 2 weeks
$22.56Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,503
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,453
- Medicare (1.45%)$808
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$46,927
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,140 | $17.86 | $32,022 |
| 25th percentile | $45,200 | $21.73 | $38,498 |
| Median (50th) | $55,690 | $26.77 | $46,927 |
| 75th percentile | $70,220 | $33.76 | $58,230 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $86,110 | $41.40 | $69,408 |
Best cities for tile and stone setters (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $61,410 | $48,804 | $43,357 | 2,600 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $61,410
Tile and Stone Setter salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $81,150 | — | $62,082 | $52,040 – $104,170 | 410 |
| Hawaii | $79,270 | −17.5% | $60,102 | $43,980 – $114,300 | 440 |
| Washington | $77,920 | +25.3% | $63,647 | $56,560 – $102,720 | 660 |
| Maine | $70,720 | +3.3% | $54,990 | $59,280 – $131,890 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $70,560 | +14.1% | $55,194 | $52,070 – $81,980 | 610 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,230 | +19.0% | $56,081 | $44,300 – $96,980 | 880 |
| Illinois | $67,160 | +25.7% | $52,897 | $46,680 – $112,780 | 730 |
| Connecticut | $63,150 | +6.1% | $51,004 | $47,660 – $104,070 | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $62,680 | +6.5% | $50,566 | $48,540 – $85,620 | 410 |
| New Jersey | $62,370 | +6.1% | $50,396 | $38,420 – $113,930 | 460 |
| New York | $61,260 | −3.1% | $48,691 | $39,520 – $96,700 | 2,990 |
| Nevada | $61,200 | +5.0% | $51,354 | $44,030 – $117,690 | 1,450 |
| Missouri | $60,590 | +0.2% | $48,954 | $39,250 – $79,470 | 470 |
| Nebraska | $59,350 | +18.2% | $48,047 | $31,600 – $85,530 | — |
| California | $58,880 | +2.4% | $47,142 | $39,990 – $99,830 | 8,250 |
| Oregon | $58,790 | +8.1% | $45,103 | $35,760 – $81,950 | 790 |
| Montana | $58,670 | +16.3% | $47,321 | $44,500 – $70,640 | 240 |
| Colorado | $57,690 | +1.0% | $46,704 | $35,040 – $83,200 | 870 |
| Vermont | $55,890 | −7.3% | $45,649 | $46,810 – $65,000 | 140 |
| Kansas | $54,920 | −1.6% | $44,043 | $39,470 – $74,990 | 310 |
| Iowa | $54,350 | +4.5% | $44,437 | $43,700 – $77,460 | 240 |
| Arizona | $52,000 | +8.0% | $42,871 | $37,290 – $70,180 | 1,060 |
| West Virginia | $50,900 | +9.3% | $41,517 | $37,830 – $68,880 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $50,640 | +13.9% | $42,869 | $38,660 – $67,830 | 30 |
| New Hampshire | $49,900 | +1.5% | $42,275 | $45,170 – $84,830 | 40 |
| Utah | $49,340 | +1.1% | $40,570 | $35,830 – $69,640 | 1,590 |
| Rhode Island | $49,170 | −24.3% | $40,461 | $39,520 – $74,880 | — |
| Virginia | $48,880 | +17.7% | $39,459 | $28,990 – $72,870 | 750 |
| Indiana | $48,450 | −2.7% | $39,710 | $37,700 – $77,170 | 540 |
| Michigan | $47,950 | −10.3% | $38,921 | $31,660 – $68,210 | 1,010 |
| Idaho | $47,940 | −5.2% | $39,267 | $36,510 – $59,220 | 570 |
| Georgia | $47,840 | −3.3% | $38,759 | $39,680 – $66,410 | 360 |
| Kentucky | $47,380 | +2.7% | $38,709 | $34,620 – $56,290 | 180 |
| Florida | $47,280 | −1.7% | $40,169 | $28,050 – $72,380 | 4,070 |
| Texas | $47,030 | +8.0% | $39,969 | $35,100 – $80,880 | 1,260 |
| Ohio | $46,140 | −6.7% | $38,767 | $36,520 – $72,050 | 670 |
| Maryland | $45,670 | −4.8% | $37,070 | $33,280 – $75,200 | 240 |
| Alabama | $44,800 | +4.8% | $36,202 | $33,610 – $51,750 | 260 |
| Louisiana | $44,750 | −1.9% | $37,180 | $28,770 – $56,650 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $44,650 | +1.0% | $36,783 | $35,090 – $58,090 | 680 |
| New Mexico | $44,550 | +14.5% | $37,028 | $33,480 – $59,740 | 280 |
| Oklahoma | $44,340 | +1.7% | $36,357 | $33,280 – $105,570 | 280 |
| Tennessee | $43,570 | +4.7% | $37,188 | $31,160 – $59,140 | 350 |
| South Carolina | $43,510 | −3.5% | $35,687 | $28,230 – $106,270 | — |
| North Dakota | $42,620 | −9.4% | $36,425 | $36,910 – $77,630 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $39,130 | −12.6% | $32,788 | $32,080 – $60,330 | 60 |
| Arkansas | $38,980 | +2.7% | $32,193 | $31,360 – $50,110 | 160 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $56,460 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Floor Sander and Finisher | $50,440 | No formal educational credential | +1.4% |
| Carpet Installer | $50,340 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| Roofer | $55,440 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $57,020 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Glazier | $57,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Stonemason | $57,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.4% |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $57,660 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $53,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $53,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tile and stone setter make?
The national median salary for tile and stone setters is $55,690 a year ($26.77 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,140 and the top 10% earn over $86,110. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays tile and stone setters the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median pay at $81,150. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many tile and stone setters are there in the U.S.?
About 35,850 people work as tile and stone setters nationwide.