Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Tile and Stone Setters in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$46,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.18
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $55,690
State Rank
#36 of 47
670 employed here

How much do Tile and Stone Setters make in Ohio?

Tile and Stone Setters in Ohio take home a median of $46,140 annually — roughly $22.18 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $55,690.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $36,520 while the top 10% make $72,050 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,660 and $58,560 a year.

Tile and Stone Setters salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,520$17.56
25th percentile (early career)$41,660$20.03
50th percentile (median)$46,140$22.18
75th percentile (experienced)$58,560$28.15
90th percentile (top earners)$72,050$34.64

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 36th out of 47 states and territories for Tile and Stone Setters pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$81,150
2Hawaii$79,270
3Washington$77,920
4Maine$70,720
5Minnesota$70,560

Working as Tile and Stone Setters in Ohio

Nationally, about 36,000 people work as Tile and Stone Setters in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($46,140) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Tile and Stone Setters make in Ohio?
The median Tile and Stone Setters salary in Ohio is $46,140 per year, or about $22.18 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,520 at the entry level to $72,050 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Tile and Stone Setters about 17% less than the national median of $55,690. Ohio ranks 36th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Tile and Stone Setters?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,140 a year. About 670 Tile and Stone Setters are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.