Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Florida
In Florida, tile and stone setters earn $48,080 at the median — $23.12 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $48K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level tile and stone setters (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $72K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
Tile and Stone Setters salary by metro in Florida
18 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $52K | +7% | 1,020 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $50K | +5% | 300 |
| Punta Gorda | $50K | +4% | 60 |
| Port St. Lucie | $50K | +3% | 120 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $50K | +3% | 720 |
| Jacksonville | $50K | +3% | 300 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $49K | +3% | 80 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $48K | +0% | 80 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $48K | +0% | 450 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $47K | -1% | 90 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $47K | -2% | 570 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $47K | -3% | 50 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $47K | -3% | 60 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $46K | -4% | 280 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $45K | -6% | 190 |
| Gainesville | $45K | -6% | 50 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $45K | -7% | 260 |
| Ocala | $44K | -8% | 120 |
Showing 1–10 of 18 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tile and stone setters make in Florida?
The median is $48,080 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,770, and experienced tile and stone setters can clear $71,760. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,389/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 48.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tile and stone setters salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tile and stone setters salary is worth about $48,773 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tile and stone setters get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.