Tile and Stone Setters Salary
In Modesto, CA, tile and stone setters earn $50,970 at the median, or about $24.5 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.11), that's roughly $48,958 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,758/month, about 52.8% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $51K get you in Modesto?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Modesto’s Regional Price Parity (104.11). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Modesto
Tile and stone setters pay in Modesto tracks closely to the national median, $51K locally vs. $56K nationwide, a 8% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,758/month, which is 50.7% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 104.11) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for tile and stone setters in metros near Modesto, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $59K | $52K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $64K | $56K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $55K | $52K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $58K | $52K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Modesto, CA
Entry-level tile and stone setters (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Tile and Stone Setters pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Tile and Stone Setters salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $81K | +46% | 410 |
| Hawaii | $79K | +42% | 440 |
| Washington | $78K | +40% | 660 |
| Maine | $71K | +27% | 60 |
| Minnesota | $71K | +27% | 610 |
| Pennsylvania | $70K | +26% | 880 |
| Illinois | $67K | +21% | 730 |
| Connecticut | $63K | +13% | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $63K | +13% | 410 |
| New Jersey | $62K | +12% | 460 |
| New York | $61K | +10% | 2,990 |
| Nevada | $61K | +10% | 1,450 |
| Missouri | $61K | +9% | 470 |
| Nebraska | $59K | +7% | N/A |
| California | $59K | +6% | 8,250 |
| Oregon | $59K | +6% | 790 |
| Montana | $59K | +5% | 240 |
| Colorado | $58K | +4% | 870 |
| Vermont | $56K | +0% | 140 |
| Kansas | $55K | -1% | 310 |
| Iowa | $54K | -2% | 240 |
| Arizona | $52K | -7% | 1,060 |
| West Virginia | $51K | -9% | 50 |
| South Dakota | $51K | -9% | 30 |
| New Hampshire | $50K | -10% | 40 |
| Utah | $49K | -11% | 1,590 |
| Rhode Island | $49K | -12% | N/A |
| Virginia | $49K | -12% | 750 |
| Indiana | $48K | -13% | 540 |
| Michigan | $48K | -14% | 1,010 |
| Idaho | $48K | -14% | 570 |
| Georgia | $48K | -14% | 360 |
| Kentucky | $47K | -15% | 180 |
| Florida | $47K | -15% | 4,070 |
| Texas | $47K | -16% | 1,260 |
| Ohio | $46K | -17% | 670 |
| Maryland | $46K | -18% | 240 |
| Alabama | $45K | -20% | 260 |
| Louisiana | $45K | -20% | 190 |
| North Carolina | $45K | -20% | 680 |
| New Mexico | $45K | -20% | 280 |
| Oklahoma | $44K | -20% | 280 |
| Tennessee | $44K | -22% | 350 |
| South Carolina | $44K | -22% | N/A |
| North Dakota | $43K | -23% | 70 |
| Mississippi | $39K | -30% | 60 |
| Arkansas | $39K | -30% | 160 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states with published data
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Frequently asked questions
Can a tile and stone setter afford a 2BR apartment alone in Modesto?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $51K, rent takes 50.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,758/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for tile and stone setters in Modesto?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new tile and stone setters typically earn — is $38K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,254/month. At HUD’s $1,758/month FMR, rent would take 78% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is tile and stone setter a high-paying job in Modesto?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $51K locally vs. $56K nationally, a 8% difference.
How does Modesto compare to the national average for tile and stone setters?
Modesto pays $51K median vs. the U.S. average of $56K — that’s -8%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.11), the purchasing-power equivalent is $49K — below the national median.
How much do tile and stone setters make in Modesto, CA?
The median is $50,970 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,560, and experienced tile and stone setters can clear $76,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $51K enough to live in Modesto?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,470/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,758/month, which eats 50.7% 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 Modesto?
Modesto has a Regional Price Parity of 104.11 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tile and stone setters salary is worth about $48,958 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.