Tile and Stone Setters Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $60,920 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $46,450
90th percentile $97,120
Employed locally 400
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,450
    25th
    $57,010
    50th (median)
    $60,920
    75th
    $74,570
    90th
    $97,120

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Tile and Stone Setters salary vs area income 39% Median Tile and Stone Setters salary is 61% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,350
    Salinas, CA $60,140
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,770
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,770

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$95,020
    Carpenters$78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$126,570
    Construction Laborers$71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in San Jose, CA is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in San Jose, CA is 16.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $46,450 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,010.