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Tile and Stone Setters Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, tile and stone setters earn $53,430 at the median — $25.69 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$53K
Median annual
$25.69/hr
Hourly rate
$44K
Entry level (10th %)
$83K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $53K get you in Illinois?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,527/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,407/mo
Rent as % of take-home39.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$56,931/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,120/mo

About tile and stone setters

U.S. employed: 910
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois

Bar chart showing Tile and Stone Setters salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $43,510, 25th percentile $46,800, median $53,430, 75th percentile $72,800, 90th percentile $82,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$44K25th$47KMedian$53K75th$73K90th$83K
Bar chart showing Tile and Stone Setters salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $43,510, 25th percentile $46,800, median $53,430, 75th percentile $72,800, 90th percentile $82,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level tile and stone setters (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $53K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.

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Tile and Stone Setters salary by metro in Illinois

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$53K+0%620

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Frequently asked questions

How much do tile and stone setters make in Illinois?

The median is $53,430 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,510, and experienced tile and stone setters can clear $82,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $53K enough to live in Illinois?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,527/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 39.9% 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 Illinois?

Illinois 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 $56,931 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.

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