Tile and Stone Setters Salary by State
The national median pay for tile and stone setters is $55,690 a year. By state, it ranges from $38,980 in Arkansas to $81,150 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,140
- 25th percentile
- $45,200
- Median
- $55,690
- 75th percentile
- $70,220
- Top 10%
- $86,110
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 35,850 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $81,150 | +46% | $52,040 | $104,170 | 410 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $79,270 | +42% | $43,980 | $114,300 | 440 |
| 3 | Washington | $77,920 | +40% | $56,560 | $102,720 | 660 |
| 4 | Maine | $70,720 | +27% | $59,280 | $131,890 | 60 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $70,560 | +27% | $52,070 | $81,980 | 610 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $70,230 | +26% | $44,300 | $96,980 | 880 |
| 7 | Illinois | $67,160 | +21% | $46,680 | $112,780 | 730 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $63,150 | +13% | $47,660 | $104,070 | 230 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $62,680 | +13% | $48,540 | $85,620 | 410 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $62,370 | +12% | $38,420 | $113,930 | 460 |
| 11 | New York | $61,260 | +10% | $39,520 | $96,700 | 2,990 |
| 12 | Nevada | $61,200 | +10% | $44,030 | $117,690 | 1,450 |
| 13 | Missouri | $60,590 | +9% | $39,250 | $79,470 | 470 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $59,350 | +7% | $31,600 | $85,530 | Not published |
| 15 | California | $58,880 | +6% | $39,990 | $99,830 | 8,250 |
| 16 | Oregon | $58,790 | +6% | $35,760 | $81,950 | 790 |
| 17 | Montana | $58,670 | +5% | $44,500 | $70,640 | 240 |
| 18 | Colorado | $57,690 | +4% | $35,040 | $83,200 | 870 |
| 19 | Vermont | $55,890 | 0% | $46,810 | $65,000 | 140 |
| 20 | Kansas | $54,920 | −1% | $39,470 | $74,990 | 310 |
| 21 | Iowa | $54,350 | −2% | $43,700 | $77,460 | 240 |
| 22 | Arizona | $52,000 | −7% | $37,290 | $70,180 | 1,060 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $50,900 | −9% | $37,830 | $68,880 | 50 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $50,640 | −9% | $38,660 | $67,830 | 30 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $49,900 | −10% | $45,170 | $84,830 | 40 |
| 26 | Utah | $49,340 | −11% | $35,830 | $69,640 | 1,590 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $49,170 | −12% | $39,520 | $74,880 | Not published |
| 28 | Virginia | $48,880 | −12% | $28,990 | $72,870 | 750 |
| 29 | Indiana | $48,450 | −13% | $37,700 | $77,170 | 540 |
| 30 | Michigan | $47,950 | −14% | $31,660 | $68,210 | 1,010 |
| 31 | Idaho | $47,940 | −14% | $36,510 | $59,220 | 570 |
| 32 | Georgia | $47,840 | −14% | $39,680 | $66,410 | 360 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $47,380 | −15% | $34,620 | $56,290 | 180 |
| 34 | Florida | $47,280 | −15% | $28,050 | $72,380 | 4,070 |
| 35 | Texas | $47,030 | −16% | $35,100 | $80,880 | 1,260 |
| 36 | Ohio | $46,140 | −17% | $36,520 | $72,050 | 670 |
| 37 | Maryland | $45,670 | −18% | $33,280 | $75,200 | 240 |
| 38 | Alabama | $44,800 | −20% | $33,610 | $51,750 | 260 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $44,750 | −20% | $28,770 | $56,650 | 190 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $44,650 | −20% | $35,090 | $58,090 | 680 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $44,550 | −20% | $33,480 | $59,740 | 280 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $44,340 | −20% | $33,280 | $105,570 | 280 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $43,570 | −22% | $31,160 | $59,140 | 350 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $43,510 | −22% | $28,230 | $106,270 | Not published |
| 45 | North Dakota | $42,620 | −23% | $36,910 | $77,630 | 70 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $39,130 | −30% | $32,080 | $60,330 | 60 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $38,980 | −30% | $31,360 | $50,110 | 160 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Tile and Stone Setters salary questions
Which state pays tile and stone setters the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $81,150 a year (+46% vs. the national median of $55,690). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays tile and stone setters the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $38,980 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most tile and stone setters work?
California has the most jobs, about 8,250, with a median of $58,880.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.