Tile and Stone Setters pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for tile and stone setters is $29.52 an hour ($61,410 a year). About 2,600 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($55,690). It is about the same as the New York median ($61,260).
Pay range for tile and stone setters in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.10 | $39,730 |
| 25% of workers | $24.23 | $50,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.52 | $61,410 |
| 75% of workers | $36.29 | $75,490 |
| 90% of workers | $48.74 | $101,370 |
Tile and Stone Setters pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $61,710 | 110 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $61,410 | 2,600 |
| Syracuse | $60,290 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $59,700 | 80 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $58,250 | 110 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $57,670 | 110 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for tile and stone setters
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $65,670 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $92,300 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $71,320 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,360 |
| Construction Laborers | $61,270 |
| Electricians | $79,020 |
| Carpenters | $74,300 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,610 |
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