SOC 47-2044 · May 2025 · United States
Tile and Stone Setters
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Tile and Stone Setters across the United States is $55,690 per year, measured over 35,850 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $81,150.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Tile and Stone Setters
Pay for this occupation varies by 108.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $81,150 and Arkansas pays $38,980.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $81,150 | 410 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $79,270 | 440 | |
| 3 | Washington | $77,920 | 660 | |
| 4 | Maine | $70,720 | 60 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $70,560 | 610 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $70,230 | 880 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $67,160 | 730 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $63,150 | 230 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $62,680 | 410 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $62,370 | 460 |
States with the most Tile and Stone Setters jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 8,250 | $58,880 | |
| 2 | Florida | 4,070 | $47,280 | |
| 3 | New York | 2,990 | $61,260 | |
| 4 | Utah | 1,590 | $49,340 | |
| 5 | Nevada | 1,450 | $61,200 | |
| 6 | Texas | 1,260 | $47,030 | |
| 7 | Arizona | 1,060 | $52,000 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 1,010 | $47,950 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 880 | $70,230 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 870 | $57,690 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $88,730 | 30 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $86,850 | 290 |
| 3 | Boston | $82,230 | — |
| 4 | Seattle | $79,040 | 450 |
| 5 | Chicago | $74,670 | 550 |
| 6 | Minneapolis | $71,750 | 450 |
| 7 | Visalia | $71,280 | 110 |
| 8 | Philadelphia | $70,730 | 390 |
| 9 | Spokane | $69,990 | 30 |
| 10 | Springfield | $67,070 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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