Tile and Stone Setters Salary in New York

Tile and stone setters in New York earn the most in New York (average $68,290 a year) and the least in Kiryas Joel ($58,110), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tile and stone setters average at $66,010 and the median at $61,260 for 2,990 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,250.

Tile and Stone Setters average salary by city in New York

New York$68,290
Syracuse$63,870
Buffalo$61,160
Albany$60,940
Rochester$60,820
Kiryas Joel$58,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$68,290	$61,410	$50,390	$53,721	113
Syracuse	$63,870	$60,290	$49,010	$50,592	96
Buffalo	$61,160	$58,250	$46,560	$48,563	96
Albany	$60,940	$57,670	$47,740	$48,399	100
Rochester	$60,820	$61,710	$49,830	$48,309	97
Kiryas Joel	$58,110	$59,700	$46,190	$46,280	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tile and Stone Setters salary in other states

Tile and Stone Setters salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2044.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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