Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $43,640 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.98
10th percentile $31,480
90th percentile $49,930
Employed locally 580
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,480
    25th
    $35,570
    50th (median)
    $43,640
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $49,930

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Tile and Stone Setters salary vs area income 54% Median Tile and Stone Setters salary is 46% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,750
    Corpus Christi, TX $45,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,690
    Killeen-Temple, TX $41,640
    El Paso, TX $36,290

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Houston, TX is $20.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in Houston, TX is 16.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $31,480 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,570.