Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $58,770 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $48,220
90th percentile $89,340
Employed locally 40
National median $52,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,220
    25th
    $52,450
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $79,040
    90th
    $89,340

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Tile and Stone Setters salary vs area income 54% Median Tile and Stone Setters salary is 46% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $72,740
    Construction Laborers $59,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,630
    Electricians $76,940
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,350
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Tile and Stone Setters in Santa Cruz, CA is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Tile and Stone Setters (10th percentile) earn around $48,220 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,450.