Tile and Stone Setters Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $57,710 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.75
10th percentile $38,920
90th percentile $78,610
Employed locally 780
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,920
    25th
    $47,170
    50th (median)
    $57,710
    75th
    $64,620
    90th
    $78,610

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Tile and Stone Setters salary vs area income 56% Median Tile and Stone Setters salary is 44% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $82,230
    Vallejo, CA $61,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,350
    Salinas, CA $60,140
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,770

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Electricians $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in San Diego, CA is $27.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in San Diego, CA is 10.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $38,920 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,170.