Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $47,350 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $37,970
90th percentile $61,570
Employed locally 30
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,970
    25th
    $41,050
    50th (median)
    $47,350
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $61,570

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Tile and Stone Setters salary vs area income 66% Median Tile and Stone Setters salary is 34% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $44,450

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $47,230
    Electricians $57,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,930
    Construction Laborers $42,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Rapid City, SD is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in Rapid City, SD is 9.4% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $37,970 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,050.