Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $34,970 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.81
10th percentile $29,920
90th percentile $49,130
Employed locally 30
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,920
    25th
    $32,670
    50th (median)
    $34,970
    75th
    $44,810
    90th
    $49,130

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Tile and Stone Setters salary vs area income 63% Median Tile and Stone Setters salary is 37% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $73,470
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,990
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,090
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $56,520
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $55,180

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,370
    Electricians $52,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,420
    Carpenters $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Las Cruces, NM is $16.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in Las Cruces, NM is 33.1% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $29,920 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,670.