Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $59,630 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $47,550
90th percentile $84,930
Employed locally 150
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,550
    25th
    $50,290
    50th (median)
    $59,630
    75th
    $65,210
    90th
    $84,930

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $62,610
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $62,280
    Green Bay, WI $61,520
    Madison, WI $60,930
    Wisconsin $58,850

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,420
    Electricians $76,820
    Carpenters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Milwaukee, WI is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in Milwaukee, WI is 14.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $47,550 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,290.