Wages vary greatly by area of the country and by union membership. Workers who belong to unions usually earn higher wages than non-union members. Wages also vary based on the tile setter's experience.
Benefits vary by employer. Full-time tile setters may receive typical benefits. These include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Tile and stone setters (SOC 47-2044)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $23.16 | $26.45 | $36.03 |
| Yearly | $48,176 | $55,001 | $74,940 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $31.20 | $37.04 | $37.31 |
| Yearly | $64,901 | $77,031 | $77,587 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $23.13 | $30.18 | $32.80 |
| Yearly | $48,109 | $62,785 | $68,216 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $23.27 | $26.15 | $37.72 |
| Yearly | $48,405 | $54,386 | $78,442 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $22.28 | $23.84 | $29.52 |
| Yearly | $46,333 | $49,579 | $61,412 | |
| United States | Hourly | $21.41 | $25.11 | $31.24 |
| Yearly | $44,540 | $52,240 | $64,980 | |