Tile and Stone Setters pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for tile and stone setters is $21.47 an hour ($44,650 a year). About 680 people work in this job there.

$21.47Median hourly pay
$39,560–$50,660Middle half of workers, yearly
680People in this job in North Carolina

That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($55,690). North Carolina ranks 40th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for tile and stone setters in North Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.87$35,090
25% of workers$19.02$39,560
Half of workers (median)$21.47$44,650
75% of workers$24.36$50,660
90% of workers$27.93$58,090

Tile and Stone Setters pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Asheville$49,19050
Greensboro-High Point$49,16060
Winston-Salem$45,76050
Raleigh-Cary$44,860130

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46,780
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$49,940
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$45,080
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$39,230
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$38,190
Construction Laborers$44,720
Electricians$56,800
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,310

Other job titles for this job

Marble SetterTile InstallerTile SetterAcoustical CarpenterAcoustical Material WorkerBathroom FitterCeramic Tile InstallerCeramic Tile MechanicCeramic Tile SetterFloor Tile LayerGranite Countertop InstallerGranite Fabricator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.