SOC 47-2044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tile and Stone Setters — Nevada
Nevada · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Nevada is $61,200 per year, 9.9% above the national median of $55,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Nevada is $61,200 per year, 9.9% above the national median of $55,690. Half of workers earn between $49,970 and $85,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,030 and the ninetieth at $117,690.
Employment stands at 1,450, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Nevada ranks number 12th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Las Vegas records the highest median at $63,540. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 332nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,030 | −20.9% |
| 25th | $49,970 | −10.3% |
| Median (50th) | $61,200 | +9.9% |
| 75th | $85,430 | +53.4% |
| 90th | $117,690 | +111.3% |
| Mean | $69,920 | +25.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $63,540 | 990 | |
| 2 | Reno | $58,650 | 360 | |
| 3 | Carson City | $58,380 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $61,200 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$61,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,200US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,200 a year, 9.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,030 to $117,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,450 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $63,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $61,200, or $29.42 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 Nevada is 9.9% higher. 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 Nevada earns more than $117,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,030 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 Las Vegas, at $63,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,450 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. 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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