Tile and Stone Setters
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 470 | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| Arizona | 1,200 | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| Arkansas | 160 | $34,460 | $16.57 | |
| California | 8,190 | $56,690 | $27.25 | |
| Colorado | 700 | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| Connecticut | 190 | $57,080 | $27.44 | |
| Delaware | 40 | $45,440 | $21.85 | |
| District of Columbia | 40 | $49,900 | $23.99 | |
| Florida | 4,650 | $42,070 | $20.23 | |
| Georgia | 390 | $39,540 | $19.01 | |
| Hawaii | 550 | $77,940 | $37.47 | |
| Idaho | 290 | $48,170 | $23.16 | |
| Illinois | 890 | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| Indiana | 380 | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| Iowa | 190 | $42,290 | $20.33 | |
| Kansas | 260 | $53,740 | $25.84 | |
| Kentucky | 190 | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| Louisiana | 280 | $42,030 | $20.21 | |
| Maine | 60 | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| Maryland | 350 | $52,540 | $25.26 | |
| Massachusetts | 240 | $57,750 | $27.77 | |
| Michigan | 930 | $55,220 | $26.55 | |
| Minnesota | 530 | $55,150 | $26.51 | |
| Mississippi | 110 | $38,050 | $18.30 | |
| Missouri | 770 | $57,670 | $27.73 | |
| Montana | 290 | $40,770 | $19.60 | |
| Nebraska | 290 | $40,970 | $19.70 | |
| Nevada | 1,410 | $52,830 | $25.40 | |
| New Hampshire | 50 | $53,150 | $25.55 | |
| New Jersey | 650 | $60,660 | $29.16 | |
| New Mexico | 260 | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| New York | 5,270 | $77,160 | $37.10 | |
| North Carolina | 740 | $40,780 | $19.60 | |
| North Dakota | 70 | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| Ohio | 790 | $51,010 | $24.52 | |
| Oklahoma | 370 | $40,420 | $19.43 | |
| Oregon | 920 | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| Pennsylvania | 720 | $57,000 | $27.40 | |
| South Carolina | 250 | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| South Dakota | 130 | $41,050 | $19.74 | |
| Tennessee | 570 | $41,020 | $19.72 | |
| Texas | 2,450 | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| Utah | 1,750 | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| Vermont | 80 | $48,860 | $23.49 | |
| Virginia | 530 | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| Washington | 840 | $53,410 | $25.68 | |
| West Virginia | 30 | $49,540 | $23.82 | |
| Wisconsin | 420 | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| Wyoming | 110 | $44,240 | $21.27 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the laying and/or setting of exterior brick, concrete block, hard tile, marble and related materials, using trowels, levels, hammers, chisels, and other hand tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, blueprint reading, structural masonry, decorative masonry, foundations, reinforcement, mortar preparation, cutting and finishing, and applicable codes and standards.
A program that prepares individuals to plan, prepare, install, and repair carpet; linoleum; vinyl; ceramic, marble, quarry, mosaic, and terazzo tiles; and wood materials on floors, walls, and stairs. Includes instruction in measuring, cutting, and installing materials; use of hand and power-operated equipment; estimation of material and labor costs; and safety training.
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$53,330 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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No formal educational credentialTypical education requirement
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Long-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as tile and stone setters.
- Less than high school 32%
- High school graduate 44%
- College dropout 16%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 5%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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