SOC 47-2044 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tile and Stone Setters — Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Sacramento, CA is $56,250 per year, close to the national median of $55,690 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Sacramento, CA is $56,250 per year, close to the national median of $55,690 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $44,840 and $73,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,010 and the ninetieth at $90,570.
Employment stands at 790, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Visalia records the highest median at $71,280. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 440th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,010 | −31.7% |
| 25th | $44,840 | −19.5% |
| Median (50th) | $56,250 | +1.0% |
| 75th | $73,600 | +32.2% |
| 90th | $90,570 | +62.6% |
| Mean | $59,850 | +7.5% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visalia | $71,280 | 110 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $64,430 | 1,020 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $62,580 | 430 | |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $59,770 | 50 | |
| 5 | Stockton | $58,970 | 180 | |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $58,680 | 160 | |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $58,600 | 2,170 | |
| 8 | Salinas | $58,430 | 140 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $58,240 | 910 | |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $58,070 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sacramento run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $56,250 buys what $50,813 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,813US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,250 a year, 1.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,010 to $90,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 790 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Visalia, at $71,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Sacramento, CA?
The median annual wage is $56,250, or $27.04 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 Sacramento, CA is 1.0% 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 Sacramento, CA earns more than $90,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,010 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 Visalia, at $71,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 790 jobs in this occupation in Sacramento, CA. 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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