Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $82,230 +57.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.54
10th percentile $53,930
90th percentile $107,110
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,930
    25th
    $78,260
    50th (median)
    $82,230
    75th
    $95,940
    90th
    $107,110

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Tile and Stone Setters salary vs area income 73% Median Tile and Stone Setters salary is 27% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $77,240
    Portland-South Portland, ME $73,640
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $73,470

    Nearby metros — Tile and Stone Setters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,310
    Maine $68,470
    Springfield, MA $67,070
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,980
    Madison, WI $60,930
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,010

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$99,430
    Carpenters$73,800
    Electricians$83,450
    Construction Laborers$63,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$83,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Boston, MA-NH is $39.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in Boston, MA-NH is 57.4% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $53,930 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,260.