Tile and marble setter salary

Average Salary for a Tile and Marble Setter in the United States

  • Average Annual Salary: Approximately $24,307
  • Salary Range:
    • Entry-Level (Bottom 20%): About $16,460 per year
    • Median Salary: Around $24,307 per year
    • Experienced (Top 20%): Up to $35,895 per year

Salary Insights

  • Comparison to National Average: The average salary for tile and marble setters is 62% below the national average wage for all occupations.
  • Hourly Wage: The average hourly wage for tile and marble setters is approximately $11.68 (calculated from the annual salary).

Tile and Marble Setter Earnings by Seniority

The earnings for tile and marble setters can vary significantly based on experience and seniority levels. Here’s a breakdown of earnings by percentile:

PercentileHourly WageAnnual Salary
90th Percentile (Top-level)$17.26$35,895
75th Percentile (Senior-level)$14.35$29,843
50th Percentile (Mid-level)$11.69$24,307
25th Percentile (Junior-level)$9.52$19,798
10th Percentile (Starting level)$7.91$16,460

Tile and Marble Setter Salary by State

Here’s a detailed overview of the average salaries for tile and marble setters across various states in the United States:

StateAverage Salary
Hawaii$77,540
New York$61,240
Massachusetts$59,650
Missouri$59,010
California$57,730
Michigan$57,340
Pennsylvania$57,170
New Hampshire$54,840
New Jersey$54,640
Connecticut$54,280
Illinois$53,020
Kansas$49,960
Washington$49,260
Minnesota$48,510
Ohio$48,240
Nevada$48,060
West Virginia$48,060
Oregon$47,990
Maryland$47,880
Utah$47,760
Virginia$47,660
Vermont$47,300
Colorado$47,130
Wisconsin$46,960
Maine$46,910
North Dakota$46,840
Idaho$46,610
Delaware$46,490
Arizona$46,090
Indiana$43,920
Louisiana$39,620
Oklahoma$39,480
North Carolina$39,440
Florida$38,670
Kentucky$38,670
Wyoming$38,480
Nebraska$38,160
Iowa$38,110
Tennessee$38,000
District of Columbia$37,990
Montana$37,870
Georgia$37,330
South Carolina$37,330
South Dakota$36,990
Texas$36,560
Mississippi$35,970
New Mexico$35,720
Alabama$33,740
Arkansas$31,120
Rhode Island$31,120
Puerto Rico$20,740

Comparison with Similar Careers

Tile and marble setters generally earn comparable salaries to several related careers in the construction and trade sectors. Here’s how their median salaries stack up against similar jobs:

CareerMedian Salary
Brickmason$28,000
Electrician$27,000
Log Grader$28,000
Rigger$26,000
Machine Assembler$26,000
Tile and Marble Setter$24,000
Forklift Operator$25,000
Plumber$24,000
Maintenance Worker$23,000
Carpenter$23,000

Conclusion

The salary of tile and marble setters varies significantly by state, with Hawaii offering the highest average salary. In comparison to related careers, tile and marble setters earn a competitive wage, falling in the middle range when compared to other skilled trades.

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