Tile and Stone Setters
SOC 47-2044 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Tile and Stone Setters is $48,910, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $53,920, and an estimated 42,420 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +10.6% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -6.1% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 10.1% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Tile and Stone Setters has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,910 | $48,910 | 42,420 |
| 2022 | $48,340 | $50,330 | 40,760 |
| 2021 | $47,810 | $53,762 | 41,160 |
| 2020 | $44,220 | $52,061 | 38,150 |
Nominal change
+10.6%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-6.1%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+10.1%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
52,600
Projected 2034
58,000
Annual Openings
4,200
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Tile and Stone Setters earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $48,910. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $97,570 | +99.5% | 610 |
| New Hampshire | $93,570 | +91.3% | 50 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $78,770 | +61.1% | 90 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $63,020 | +28.8% | 40 |
| Rhode Island | $62,150 | +27.1% | — |
| Nevada | $61,360 | +25.5% | 1,710 |
| Michigan | $59,070 | +20.8% | 650 |
| Washington | $59,070 | +20.8% | 1,050 |
| Maine | $58,870 | +20.4% | 90 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $58,360 | +19.3% | 70 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$33,120
25th Pct
$38,330
Median
$48,910
75th Pct
$62,230
90th Pct
$80,030
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Granite Tops LLC | CO | 1 | $35,235 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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