How much does a stone setter make?

The average stone setter salary in the United States is $48,004. Stone setter salaries typically range between $31,000 and $73,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for stone setters is $23.08 per hour. Stone setter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Stone setters earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.

Stone setter salary

Q: What state pays Stone Setters the most?

New Jersey pays Stone Setters the most in the United States, with an average salary of $60,902 per year, or $29.28 per hour.

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

You know if you are being paid fairly as a stone setter if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Alaska you should be paid close to $58,681 per year.

Average stone setter salary

$48,004

$23.08 hourly rate

Entry-level stone setter salary

$31,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Stone Setter Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a stone setter stands at $48,004 annually. Factors influencing this figure include geographic location, years of experience, and the specific sector within the construction industry. For instance, stone setters in states like California and New York often command higher wages due to the higher cost of living and demand for skilled labor.

Salary by State

Analyzing salary data reveals that California and New York are among the highest-paying states for stone setters. In these regions, professionals can earn significantly more than the national average. Additionally, various factors such as the type of stone work—like masonry or artistic stone setting—can lead to different pay scales.

Career Advancement

For those looking to increase their earnings, pursuing certifications or gaining experience in specialized areas can be beneficial. Opportunities abound in the luxury home market and commercial construction, allowing skilled stone setters to enhance their income while doing what they love.

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Stone setter salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a stone setter typically falls between $48,004 and $56,762.

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Average stone setter salary by state

The average stone setter salary in New Jersey, Alaska, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average stone setter salary states are Wyoming, Colorado, and Georgia.

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Highest paying states for stone setters

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Connecticut	$56,873	$27.34
2	Rhode Island	$56,071	$26.96
3	New Hampshire	$52,478	$25.23
4	New Jersey	$60,902	$29.28
5	Pennsylvania	$54,110	$26.01
6	Arizona	$49,231	$23.67
7	Ohio	$47,379	$22.78
8	Alaska	$58,681	$28.21
9	Washington	$52,681	$25.33
10	Nevada	$52,911	$25.44
11	Massachusetts	$54,631	$26.26
12	North Dakota	$46,410	$22.31
13	Delaware	$53,595	$25.77
14	Oregon	$51,702	$24.86
15	California	$54,725	$26.31
16	Illinois	$49,523	$23.81
17	New York	$52,177	$25.09
18	Michigan	$45,279	$21.77
19	West Virginia	$46,568	$22.39
20	Montana	$45,467	$21.86
21	Idaho	$46,139	$22.18
22	Wisconsin	$46,966	$22.58
23	Vermont	$48,997	$23.56
24	Maryland	$51,466	$24.74
25	Maine	$47,733	$22.95
26	Iowa	$46,642	$22.42
27	Indiana	$44,826	$21.55
28	Kansas	$44,938	$21.60
29	Utah	$43,574	$20.95
30	North Carolina	$43,848	$21.08
31	Virginia	$47,717	$22.94
32	Kentucky	$43,619	$20.97
33	District of Columbia	$50,696	$24.37
34	Florida	$44,800	$21.54
35	Louisiana	$45,336	$21.80
36	South Carolina	$43,776	$21.05
37	Alabama	$43,999	$21.15
38	Minnesota	$46,213	$22.22
39	Mississippi	$44,205	$21.25
40	New Mexico	$42,436	$20.40
41	Texas	$42,301	$20.34
42	Tennessee	$39,829	$19.15
43	Hawaii	$46,863	$22.53
44	South Dakota	$43,014	$20.68
45	Colorado	$40,697	$19.57
46	Nebraska	$40,953	$19.69
47	Arkansas	$39,271	$18.88
48	Missouri	$42,078	$20.23
49	Oklahoma	$38,930	$18.72
50	Wyoming	$40,793	$19.61
51	Georgia	$40,510	$19.48

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Highest paying cities for stone setters

The highest-paying cities for stone setters are Clay, CA, Plymouth Meeting, PA, and Boston, MA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Clay, CA	$57,904	$27.84
2	Plymouth Meeting, PA	$54,813	$26.35
3	Boston, MA	$54,474	$26.19
4	Deer Park, NY	$52,675	$25.32
5	New York, NY	$52,271	$25.13
6	Fort Myers, FL	$45,045	$21.66
7	Fort Pierce, FL	$45,000	$21.63
8	War, WV	$44,181	$21.24

Stone setter salary details

A stone setter's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $73,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average stone setter salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a stone setter's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$73,000	$6,083	$35
75th Percentile	$60,000	$5,000	$29
Average	$48,004	$4,000	$23
25th Percentile	$38,000	$3,167	$18
10th Percentile	$31,000	$2,583	$15

Highest paying stone setter jobs

The highest paying types of stone setters are monument setter, monument installer, and setter.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Setter	$34,789	$2,899	$16.73	1,950

Top companies hiring stone setters now:

Which companies pay stone setters the most?

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Matthews International	$32,766	$15.75
2	David Yurman	$29,976	$14.41

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Stone setter salary trends

The average stone setter salary has risen by $7,709 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average stone setter earned $40,295 annually, but today, they earn $48,004 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for stone setters over the last decade.

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Average stone setter salary over time

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Stone setter salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$48,000	$23.08	+0.8%
2024	$47,600	$22.88	+4.8%
2023	$45,300	$21.79	+5.5%
2022	$42,800	$20.59	-2.2%
2021	$43,700	$21.03	+2.9%

Recently added stone setter salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
The Rogers Company	Laborer-Base Stone	Murfreesboro, TN	04/28/2025	$48,001
The Rogers Company	Laborer-Base Stone	Murfreesboro, TN	03/27/2025	$48,001
Rogers Group	Laborer-Base Stone	Murfreesboro, TN	03/15/2025	$48,001
Hoover & Strong	Jeweler/Stone Setter	Enon, VA	12/11/2024	$37,440
Kalkifashion	Sterling Silver Necklace Set With Stone Drops	Hope, IN	12/08/2024	$104,350
Luganodiamonds	Stone Setter	Newport Beach, CA	11/20/2024	$75,132
Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America	Jeweler/Stone Setter	Richmond, VA	10/25/2024	$37,566
Kalkifashion	Sterling Silver Necklace Set With Stone Drops	Hope, IN	09/28/2024	$104,350
Hoover & Strong	Jeweler/Stone Setter	Richmond, VA	09/14/2024	$37,440
Rogers Group Inc.	Laborer-Base Stone	Murfreesboro, TN	02/18/2024	$43,827

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