SOC 47-2044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tile and Stone Setters — Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Cape Coral, FL the median wage is $46,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Cape Coral, FL the median wage is $46,660. That is 16.2% lower than the national median of $55,690. Pay ranges from under $28,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,510 to $58,790.
Employment stands at 240, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $52,760. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 285th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,500 | −48.8% |
| 25th | $38,510 | −30.8% |
| Median (50th) | $46,660 | −16.2% |
| 75th | $58,790 | +5.6% |
| 90th | $72,670 | +30.5% |
| Mean | $50,410 | −9.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $52,760 | 360 | |
| 2 | Port St. Lucie | $48,460 | 160 | |
| 3 | Miami | $48,290 | 950 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $47,460 | 450 | |
| 5 | Palm Bay | $47,320 | 140 | |
| 6 | Sebastian | $47,170 | 40 | |
| 7 | Crestview | $47,120 | 60 | |
| 8 | Punta Gorda | $46,560 | 50 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $46,480 | 140 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $46,330 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cape Coral run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,660 buys what $45,126 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,126US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,660 a year, 16.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,500 to $72,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $52,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Cape Coral, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,660, or $22.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $55,690, so pay in Cape Coral, FL is 16.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cape Coral, FL earns more than $72,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $52,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Cape Coral, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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