Tile and Stone Setters Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $58,770 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $39,010
90th percentile $79,480
Employed locally 80
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,010
    25th
    $47,530
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $62,050
    90th
    $79,480

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,770

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,320
    Carpenters $72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,830
    Electricians $80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in San Luis Obispo, CA is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 12.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $39,010 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,530.