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Tile and Stone Setters Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Tile and Stone Setters make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,880
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.4% vs 2024
$63,800
Mean Salary
$58,880
Median Salary
$28.31
Hourly Rate
8,250 people work as Tile and Stone Setters in California
Tile and Stone Setters salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Tile and Stone Setters in California earn a median salary of $58,880 per year ($4,906/month).
This is 8.3% above the national average of $54,345.
California ranks #15 out of 47 states for Tile and Stone Setters pay.
Approximately 8,250 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Tile and Stone Setters
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.0
Mathematics
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
3.97
Mathematics
3.35
Customer and Personal Service
3.04
Design
3.01
Administration and Management
2.57
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(48.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Tile and Stone Setters in California
Salaries for Tile and Stone Setters in California range from $39,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $99,830 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,550 and $74,070.
Median $58,880
P10: $39,990P25: $47,550P75: $74,070P90: $99,830
10th
$39,990
25th
$47,550
Median
$58,880
75th
$74,070
90th
$99,830
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,990
$19.23
$3,332
25th Percentile
$47,550
$22.86
$3,962
Median (50th)
$58,880
$28.31
$4,906
75th Percentile
$74,070
$35.61
$6,172
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$99,830
$48.00
$8,319
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,800 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Tile and Stone Setters make in California?
The median annual salary for Tile and Stone Setters in California is $58,880 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,800.
What is the salary range for a Tile and Stone Setters in California?
Salaries for Tile and Stone Setters in California range from $39,990 at the 10th percentile to $99,830 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,550 and $74,070.
What is the starting salary for a Tile and Stone Setters in California?
Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters positions in California typically start around $39,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Tile and Stone Setters in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,250 people are employed as Tile and Stone Setters in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Tile and Stone Setters in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Tile and Stone Setters in California is approximately $28.31 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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