How much does a tile setter make?

The average tile setter salary in the United States is $40,363. Tile setter salaries typically range between $25,000 and $65,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for tile setters is $19.41 per hour. Tile setter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Tile setters earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

Tile setter salary

Q: What state pays Tile Setters the most?

Alaska pays Tile Setters the most in the United States, with an average salary of $62,585 per year, or $30.09 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a tile setter?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a tile setter if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Ohio you should be paid close to $53,974 per year.

Average tile setter salary

$40,363

$19.41 hourly rate

Entry-level tile setter salary

$25,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Tile Setter Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Tile Setter in the United States stands at $40,363 per year, or about $19 per hour. However, salaries can fluctuate significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which the tile setter is employed.

Salary by State

Tile setters in states like California and New York tend to earn higher wages, often exceeding the national average due to higher living costs and demand for skilled workers. For example, tile setters in California report average salaries around $50,000 annually.

Job Opportunities

Opportunities for tile setters are available in various sectors, including residential construction, commercial properties, and remodeling projects. The demand for tile setters remains steady as new construction continues to grow, providing job stability and potential for career advancement.

Conclusion

Understanding the salary landscape for tile setters is crucial for anyone entering the field or looking to advance their career. By staying informed about average salaries and job opportunities, you can make more strategic career choices.

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Columbus, OH$56,930

Hendersonville, TN$24,979

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Sandia National Labs$72,394

Automation Personnel Services$32,608

Tile setter salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed and Glassdoor, the average salary for a tile setter typically falls between $40,363 and $62,150.

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$40,363yearly

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$47,469yearly

indeed[2]

$62,150yearly

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$48,876yearly

Average tile setter salary by state

The highest-paying states for tile setters are Alaska, Ohio, and New York. The lowest average tile setter salary states are Texas, New Mexico, and Georgia.

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Highest paying states for tile setters

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Alaska	$62,585	$30.09
2	North Dakota	$52,065	$25.03
3	Ohio	$53,974	$25.95
4	Mississippi	$49,200	$23.65
5	West Virginia	$52,640	$25.31
6	Nebraska	$46,663	$22.43
7	Kentucky	$49,154	$23.63
8	New York	$52,658	$25.32
9	Colorado	$44,027	$21.17
10	North Carolina	$41,080	$19.75
11	Pennsylvania	$48,325	$23.23
12	Maine	$38,981	$18.74
13	Missouri	$47,411	$22.79
14	California	$51,252	$24.64
15	Wyoming	$36,579	$17.59
16	Oregon	$41,842	$20.12
17	Illinois	$49,053	$23.58
18	Minnesota	$46,137	$22.18
19	Wisconsin	$39,062	$18.78
20	Alabama	$40,074	$19.27
21	Utah	$35,423	$17.03
22	Virginia	$37,886	$18.21
23	Washington	$40,636	$19.54
24	Connecticut	$36,911	$17.75
25	New Jersey	$42,641	$20.50
26	Idaho	$34,306	$16.49
27	Florida	$35,323	$16.98
28	Vermont	$34,160	$16.42
29	Indiana	$35,879	$17.25
30	Arizona	$37,709	$18.13
31	Delaware	$35,719	$17.17
32	Hawaii	$34,487	$16.58
33	New Hampshire	$35,108	$16.88
34	Maryland	$35,597	$17.11
35	South Carolina	$34,593	$16.63
36	Iowa	$35,134	$16.89
37	Rhode Island	$36,486	$17.54
38	Montana	$31,974	$15.37
39	South Dakota	$31,661	$15.22
40	Nevada	$32,673	$15.71
41	Louisiana	$31,382	$15.09
42	Kansas	$32,264	$15.51
43	Massachusetts	$35,821	$17.22
44	Tennessee	$24,876	$11.96
45	District of Columbia	$34,313	$16.50
46	Texas	$27,831	$13.38
47	Michigan	$29,147	$14.01
48	New Mexico	$25,459	$12.24
49	Oklahoma	$23,866	$11.47
50	Georgia	$25,173	$12.10
51	Arkansas	$24,215	$11.64

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Highest paying cities for tile setters

The highest-paying cities for tile setters are Mentor, OH, New York, NY, and Sacramento, CA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Mentor, OH	$56,930	$27.37
2	New York, NY	$52,700	$25.34
3	Sacramento, CA	$52,430	$25.21
4	Chicago, IL	$49,524	$23.81
5	Harrisburg, PA	$47,823	$22.99
6	Saint Paul, MN	$46,232	$22.23
7	Colorado Springs, CO	$44,219	$21.26
8	Marysville, WA	$41,917	$20.15
9	Green Bay, WI	$40,279	$19.36
10	Bessemer, AL	$39,858	$19.16
11	Tucson, AZ	$37,856	$18.20
12	Fort Myers, FL	$35,706	$17.17
13	Orem, UT	$35,187	$16.92
14	Manchester, NH	$35,127	$16.89
15	Great Falls, MT	$33,123	$15.92
16	New Braunfels, TX	$28,561	$13.73
17	Hendersonville, TN	$24,979	$12.01

Tile setter salary details

A tile setter's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $65,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average tile setter salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a tile setter's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$65,000	$5,417	$31
75th Percentile	$51,000	$4,250	$25
Average	$40,363	$3,364	$19
25th Percentile	$31,000	$2,583	$15
10th Percentile	$25,000	$2,083	$12

Highest paying tile setter jobs

The highest paying types of tile setters are marble mason, marble setter, and ceramic tile setter.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Marine Pipefitter Helper	$38,036	$3,170	$18.29	29,754
Setter	$34,789	$2,899	$16.73	1,950

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Which companies pay tile setters the most?

Tile setter salaries at Sandia National Labs and H.J. Martin and Son are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average tile setter salary at companies like The Gallegos and Kovach are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Sandia National Labs	$72,394	$34.80
2	H.J. Martin and Son	$47,065	$22.63
3	The Gallegos	$43,613	$20.97
4	Kovach	$42,074	$20.23
5	Handyman Connection	$40,743	$19.59
6	Trillium Staffing	$40,665	$19.55
7	Tradesmen International	$39,164	$18.83
8	G. & M. Co., Inc.	$38,474	$18.50
9	PeopleReady	$35,716	$17.17
10	Express Employment Indy South	$34,474	$16.57
11	Automation Personnel Services	$32,608	$15.68

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Tile Setter salary by industry

The average tile setter salary varies across industries:

The average tile setter salary in the technology industry is $44,187, the highest of any industry.
The average tile setter salary in the finance industry is $41,032.
Tile setters in the media industry earn an average salary of $27,719, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for tile setters

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$44,187	$21.24
2	Construction	$41,032	$19.73
3	Professional	$38,215	$18.37
4	Telecommunication	$38,190	$18.36
5	Retail	$35,092	$16.87
6	Manufacturing	$33,738	$16.22
7	Hospitality	$31,799	$15.29
8	Media	$27,719	$13.33

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Tile setter salary trends

The average tile setter salary has risen by $6,517 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average tile setter earned $33,846 annually, but today, they earn $40,363 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for tile setters over the last decade.

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Average tile setter salary over time

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Tile setter salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$40,400	$19.41	+2.6%
2024	$39,300	$18.89	+2.8%
2023	$38,200	$18.36	+0.4%
2022	$38,000	$18.29	+2.9%
2021	$36,900	$17.76	+2.6%

Recently added tile setter salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Advance Services	Floor Tile Layout	Aurora, NE	06/25/2025	$40,697
Albuquerque Public Schools	D5 Technician: Tile Setter	Albuquerque, NM	06/18/2025	$39,611
Albuquerque Public Schools	D5 Technician: Tile Setter	Albuquerque, NM	05/31/2025	$39,611
Peopleready	Journeyman Tile Setter	Encinitas, CA	05/21/2025	$62,610
Bathrooms of Charleston	Tile Setter-High End Bathroom Remodeling	Charleston, SC	05/20/2025	$52,175
Peopleready	Journeyman Tile Setter	Encinitas, CA	04/23/2025	$62,610
Peopleready	Residential Tile Setter	Spring, TX	04/19/2025	$52,175
Golden State Home Repair and Renovations	Assistant Tile Setter	Murrieta, CA	04/19/2025	$37,566
Albuquerque Public Schools	D5 Technician: Tile Setter	Albuquerque, NM	04/18/2025	$39,611
Surface Experts of Northeast Philadelphia	Tile Setter/Installer	Saint Paul, MN	04/11/2025	$41,740

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