Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $49,400 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.75
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $62,750
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $43,860
    50th (median)
    $49,400
    75th
    $50,870
    90th
    $62,750

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Tile and Stone Setters salary vs area income 60% Median Tile and Stone Setters salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,350
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,960
    Wisconsin $58,850
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,090
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,990
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $43,650

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,350
    Electricians $57,220
    Carpenters $50,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Charleston, SC is $23.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in Charleston, SC is 5.4% below 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,860.