Tile and Stone Setters pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,440 or more. The middle half of tile and stone setters in Louisville earn between $44,550 and $54,970.
- $36K10th
- $45K25th
- $48KMedian
- $55K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,170 | $4,014 | $23.16 |
| Median | $47,520 | $3,960 | $22.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,550 | $3,712 | $21.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,970 | $4,581 | $26.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tile and Stone Setters pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Tile and stone setters in Louisville earn 4% more than the Kentucky average ($46,510) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($59,250). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $55,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $48,170 | $47,520 | $35,890 | $57,440 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $46,510 | $47,380 | $34,620 | $56,290 | 180 |
| United States | $59,250 | $55,690 | $37,140 | $86,110 | 35,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tile and Stone Setters salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $48,170, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $38,256 a year, or $3,188 a month and $1,471 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $39,469 | $3,289 |
| Working in KY | $38,256 | $3,188 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for tile and stone setters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $48,170 buys what about $51,755 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Tile and Stone Setters salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($48,350).
- Lexington$48,350
- Louisville$48,170
Highest-paying cities for tile and stone setters
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,920).
- Honolulu, HI$94,920
- Bremerton, WA$84,670
- Boston, MA$83,720
- Seattle, WA$82,470
- Chicago, IL$76,230
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Tile and Stone Setters salary in Louisville: questions
How much do tile and stone setters make an hour in Louisville?
$23.16 an hour on average, and $22.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tile and stone setters salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tile and stone setters take-home pay in Louisville?
About $38,256 a year ($3,188 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,170. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do tile and stone setters earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,250).
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; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.34, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.34).
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