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 | $23.83 | $33.16 | $46.04 |
| Yearly | $49,557 | $68,979 | $95,766 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $33.35 | $37.90 | $38.80 |
| Yearly | $69,360 | $78,833 | $80,714 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $23.64 | $24.63 | $30.86 |
| Yearly | $49,188 | $51,231 | $64,194 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $26.67 | $36.87 | $50.08 |
| Yearly | $55,491 | $76,693 | $104,167 | |
| St Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $20.39 | $23.65 | $29.33 |
| Yearly | $42,397 | $49,197 | $61,007 | |
| United States | Hourly | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 |
| Yearly | $45,200 | $55,690 | $70,220 | |