Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $54,340 +4% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $68,510
Employed locally 50
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $44,100
    50th (median)
    $54,340
    75th
    $65,210
    90th
    $68,510

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Tile and Stone Setters salary vs area income 78% Median Tile and Stone Setters salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tile and Stone Setters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $99,380
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $97,830
    Hawaii $96,080
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $82,230
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $77,240
    Portland-South Portland, ME $73,640

    Nearby metros — Tile and Stone Setters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,350
    Grand Junction, CO $57,700
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    Lancaster, PA $55,050

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,160
    Electricians $50,760
    Carpenters $47,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tile and Stone Setters make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Asheville, NC is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.13 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Tile and Stone Setters salaries?

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in Asheville, NC is 4% above the national median of $52,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tile and Stone Setters in Asheville?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,100.