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% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $18.26 | $22.61 | $42.17 |
| Yearly | $37,984 | $47,026 | $87,719 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $18.67 | $33.52 | $46.92 |
| Yearly | $38,830 | $69,723 | $97,579 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $17.67 | $20.03 | $26.90 |
| Yearly | $36,757 | $41,678 | $55,958 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $18.26 | $22.47 | $36.53 |
| Yearly | $37,984 | $46,742 | $75,994 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $18.55 | $26.59 | $39.48 |
| Yearly | $38,564 | $55,323 | $82,108 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $17.74 | $26.55 | $54.02 |
| Yearly | $36,896 | $55,232 | $112,374 | |
| United States | Hourly | $18.66 | $23.24 | $29.81 |
| Yearly | $38,800 | $48,340 | $62,000 | |