Tile and Stone Setters vs. Construction Laborers: Who Earns More?
Tile and Stone Setters out-earn Construction Laborers by $9K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Tile and Stone Setters land at $55,690 and Construction Laborers at $47,120. The education gap is real: tile and stone setter programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while construction laborer programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Tile and Stone Setters is Massachusetts ($81,150); for Construction Laborers it's Hawaii ($77,110).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Tile and Stone Setters median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Tile and Stone Setters or Construction Laborers?
Tile and Stone Setters earn more nationally. The median is $55,690 for Tile and Stone Setters versus $47,120 for Construction Laborers, a difference of $9K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Tile and Stone Setters or Construction Laborers?
Tile and Stone Setters has the better 10-year outlook at 10.1% projected growth, compared to 7.3% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Tile and Stone Setters or Construction Laborers?
Tile and Stone Setters typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Construction Laborers requires high school diploma or equivalent. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Tile and Stone Setters get paid the most?
Massachusetts is the top-paying state for Tile and Stone Setters at $81,150/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Tile and Stone Setters vs. Construction Laborers pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Massachusetts, Tile and Stone Setters earn $81,150 vs. $63,390 for Construction Laborers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.