Tile setter salary: what tile setters actually make
Tile setters earned a median $26.77 an hour ($55,690 a year) in May 2025, across 35,850 jobs in the BLS employer survey. Pay by state and metro, the 20-year trend, and the union scale contractors must pay on federal work.
How much do tile setters make?
The median tile setter earned $26.77 an hour, or $55,690 a year, in May 2025 according to the BLS employer survey of 35,850 jobs. Half earn more and half earn less; the middle 50% earn between $21.73 and $33.76 an hour.
The middle half of tile setters earn between $21.73 and $33.76 an hour. The top 10% earn more than $41.40 ($86,110 a year); the bottom 10% earn less than $17.86. The top 10% earn 2.3× what the bottom 10% earn.
Apprentice, journeyman and master tile setter pay
Pay tracks licence and experience: an apprentice or entry-level tile setter earns near the bottom of the range, a journeyman around the median, and a master tile setter, foreman or specialist in the top quarter. The union pay scale (journeyman base plus fringe) for every county is in the prevailing-wage section.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $17.86 – $21.73 | $37,140 – $45,200 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $21.73 – $33.76 | $45,200 – $70,220 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $33.76 – $41.40 | $70,220 – $86,110 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Career-stage bands are an approximate reading of the wage distribution, not a BLS classification or licence requirement.
Tile setter pay by state
Table
| State | Median $/hr | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $39.02 | 46% above |
| Hawaii | $38.11 | 42% above |
| Washington | $37.46 | 40% above |
| Maine | $34.00 | 27% above |
| Minnesota | $33.92 | 27% above |
| Pennsylvania | $33.77 | 26% above |
| Illinois | $32.29 | 21% above |
| Connecticut | $30.36 | 13% above |
| Wisconsin | $30.14 | 13% above |
| New Jersey | $29.99 | 12% above |
| New York | $29.45 | 10% above |
| Nevada | $29.42 | 10% above |
| Missouri | $29.13 | 9% above |
| Nebraska | $28.53 | 7% above |
| California | $28.31 | 6% above |
| Oregon | $28.27 | 6% above |
| Montana | $28.21 | 5% above |
| Colorado | $27.74 | 4% above |
| Vermont | $26.87 | about the same as |
| Kansas | $26.40 | 1% below |
| Iowa | $26.13 | 2% below |
| Arizona | $25.00 | 7% below |
| West Virginia | $24.47 | 9% below |
| South Dakota | $24.34 | 9% below |
| New Hampshire | $23.99 | 10% below |
| Utah | $23.72 | 11% below |
| Rhode Island | $23.64 | 12% below |
| Virginia | $23.50 | 12% below |
| Indiana | $23.29 | 13% below |
| Idaho | $23.05 | 14% below |
| Michigan | $23.05 | 14% below |
| Georgia | $23.00 | 14% below |
| Kentucky | $22.78 | 15% below |
| Florida | $22.73 | 15% below |
| Texas | $22.61 | 16% below |
| Ohio | $22.18 | 17% below |
| Maryland | $21.96 | 18% below |
| Alabama | $21.54 | 20% below |
| Louisiana | $21.52 | 20% below |
| North Carolina | $21.47 | 20% below |
| New Mexico | $21.42 | 20% below |
| Oklahoma | $21.32 | 20% below |
| Tennessee | $20.95 | 22% below |
| South Carolina | $20.92 | 22% below |
| North Dakota | $20.49 | 23% below |
| Mississippi | $18.81 | 30% below |
| Arkansas | $18.74 | 30% below |
| State | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | Adjusted rank | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $39.02 | $36.88 | #1 | 410 |
| Hawaii | $38.11 | $34.65 | #4 | 440 |
| Washington | $37.46 | $35.01 | #3 | 660 |
| Maine | $34.00 | $35.05 | #2 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $33.92 | $34.40 | #6 | 610 |
| Pennsylvania | $33.77 | $34.60 | #5 | 880 |
| Illinois | $32.29 | $32.29 | #7 | 730 |
| Connecticut | $30.36 | $29.31 | #14 | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $30.14 | $32.03 | #9 | 410 |
| New Jersey | $29.99 | $27.56 | #16 | 460 |
| New York | $29.45 | $27.29 | #21 | 2,990 |
| Nevada | $29.42 | $29.42 | #13 | 1,450 |
| Missouri | $29.13 | $32.08 | #8 | 470 |
| Nebraska | $28.53 | $31.66 | #10 | — |
| California | $28.31 | $25.57 | #23 | 8,250 |
| Oregon | $28.27 | $27.34 | #20 | 790 |
| Montana | $28.21 | $29.82 | #11 | 240 |
| Colorado | $27.74 | $26.91 | #22 | 870 |
| Vermont | $26.87 | $27.42 | #18 | 140 |
| Kansas | $26.40 | $29.30 | #15 | 310 |
| Iowa | $26.13 | $29.76 | #12 | 240 |
| Arizona | $25.00 | $24.83 | #26 | 1,060 |
| West Virginia | $24.47 | $27.34 | #19 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $24.34 | $27.47 | #17 | 30 |
| New Hampshire | $23.99 | $23.02 | #39 | 40 |
| Utah | $23.72 | $23.98 | #31 | 1,590 |
| Rhode Island | $23.64 | $23.11 | #38 | — |
| Virginia | $23.50 | $23.24 | #36 | 750 |
| Indiana | $23.29 | $24.96 | #25 | 540 |
| Idaho | $23.05 | $24.14 | #30 | 570 |
| Michigan | $23.05 | $23.96 | #32 | 1,010 |
| Georgia | $23.00 | $23.88 | #34 | 360 |
| Kentucky | $22.78 | $25.25 | #24 | 180 |
| Florida | $22.73 | $21.98 | #44 | 4,070 |
| Texas | $22.61 | $23.29 | #35 | 1,260 |
| Ohio | $22.18 | $23.90 | #33 | 670 |
| Maryland | $21.96 | $20.91 | #47 | 240 |
| Alabama | $21.54 | $24.26 | #29 | 260 |
| Louisiana | $21.52 | $24.40 | #27 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $21.47 | $22.77 | #42 | 680 |
| New Mexico | $21.42 | $23.23 | #37 | 280 |
| Oklahoma | $21.32 | $24.28 | #28 | 280 |
| Tennessee | $20.95 | $22.80 | #41 | 350 |
| South Carolina | $20.92 | $22.33 | #43 | — |
| North Dakota | $20.49 | $23.02 | #40 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $18.81 | $21.62 | #45 | 60 |
| Arkansas | $18.74 | $21.57 | #46 | 160 |
Tile setter wages over time
Table
| Year | Nominal $/hr | In 2025 $ | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $17.08 | $33.01 | 27,330 |
| 2000 | $16.49 | $30.83 | 27,870 |
| 2001 | $17.02 | $30.94 | 30,390 |
| 2002 | $17.20 | $30.78 | 33,550 |
| 2003 | $17.12 | $29.95 | 36,900 |
| 2004 | $17.02 | $29.01 | 42,930 |
| 2005 | $17.56 | $28.95 | 47,410 |
| 2006 | $17.59 | $28.09 | 51,330 |
| 2007 | $18.61 | $28.90 | 52,790 |
| 2008 | $18.85 | $28.19 | 51,210 |
| 2009 | $18.83 | $28.26 | 41,140 |
| 2010 | $18.32 | $27.05 | 31,670 |
| 2011 | $17.83 | $25.52 | 28,630 |
| 2012 | $17.81 | $24.97 | 27,050 |
| 2013 | $18.06 | $24.96 | 30,090 |
| 2014 | $18.74 | $25.48 | 31,590 |
| 2015 | $18.94 | $25.73 | 34,940 |
| 2016 | $19.45 | $26.09 | 36,830 |
| 2017 | $20.04 | $26.32 | 38,820 |
| 2018 | $20.12 | $25.80 | 39,130 |
| 2019 | $20.70 | $26.07 | 40,470 |
| 2020 | $21.26 | $26.45 | 38,150 |
| 2021 | $22.99 | $27.31 | 41,160 |
| 2022 | $23.24 | $25.57 | 40,760 |
| 2023 | $23.52 | $24.85 | 42,420 |
| 2024 | $25.11 | $25.77 | 38,740 |
| 2025 | $26.77 | $26.77 | 35,850 |
Adjusted for inflation, the median tile setter wage changed by +4.1% over the last ten years and by +2.7% since 2019.
Are there more tile setter jobs than there used to be?
The BLS employer survey counted 35,850 tile setters in May 2025, +2.6% compared with 34,940 ten years earlier and -11.4% since 2019.
Table
| Year | Jobs |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 27,330 |
| 2000 | 27,870 |
| 2001 | 30,390 |
| 2002 | 33,550 |
| 2003 | 36,900 |
| 2004 | 42,930 |
| 2005 | 47,410 |
| 2006 | 51,330 |
| 2007 | 52,790 |
| 2008 | 51,210 |
| 2009 | 41,140 |
| 2010 | 31,670 |
| 2011 | 28,630 |
| 2012 | 27,050 |
| 2013 | 30,090 |
| 2014 | 31,590 |
| 2015 | 34,940 |
| 2016 | 36,830 |
| 2017 | 38,820 |
| 2018 | 39,130 |
| 2019 | 40,470 |
| 2020 | 38,150 |
| 2021 | 41,160 |
| 2022 | 40,760 |
| 2023 | 42,420 |
| 2024 | 38,740 |
| 2025 | 35,850 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Where the tile setter jobs are
Nevada has the highest concentration of tile setters, 4.1× the national share, followed by Utah (4.0×) and Hawaii (3.0×). The lowest is Mississippi at 0.2×. Concentration says where the trade is a large part of the local economy; the job count says where the most positions are.
| State | Jobs | Jobs per 1,000 | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 1,450 | 0.9 | 4.1× |
| Utah | 1,590 | 0.9 | 4.0× |
| Hawaii | 440 | 0.7 | 3.0× |
| Idaho | 570 | 0.7 | 2.9× |
| Montana | 240 | 0.5 | 2.1× |
| Vermont | 140 | 0.5 | 2.0× |
| California | 8,250 | 0.5 | 2.0× |
| Florida | 4,070 | 0.4 | 1.8× |
| Oregon | 790 | 0.4 | 1.7× |
| Arizona | 1,060 | 0.3 | 1.4× |
| New Mexico | 280 | 0.3 | 1.4× |
| New York | 2,990 | 0.3 | 1.3× |
| Colorado | 870 | 0.3 | 1.3× |
| Michigan | 1,010 | 0.2 | 1.0× |
| Kansas | 310 | 0.2 | 0.9× |
| Minnesota | 610 | 0.2 | 0.9× |
| Washington | 660 | 0.2 | 0.8× |
| Virginia | 750 | 0.2 | 0.8× |
| Indiana | 540 | 0.2 | 0.7× |
| North Dakota | 70 | 0.2 | 0.7× |
| Oklahoma | 280 | 0.2 | 0.7× |
| Missouri | 470 | 0.2 | 0.7× |
| Iowa | 240 | 0.2 | 0.7× |
| Pennsylvania | 880 | 0.1 | 0.6× |
| Wisconsin | 410 | 0.1 | 0.6× |
| Connecticut | 230 | 0.1 | 0.6× |
| North Carolina | 680 | 0.1 | 0.6× |
| Alabama | 260 | 0.1 | 0.5× |
| Arkansas | 160 | 0.1 | 0.5× |
| Illinois | 730 | 0.1 | 0.5× |
| Ohio | 670 | 0.1 | 0.5× |
| Massachusetts | 410 | 0.1 | 0.5× |
| New Jersey | 460 | 0.1 | 0.5× |
| Tennessee | 350 | 0.1 | 0.5× |
| Louisiana | 190 | 0.1 | 0.4× |
| Maine | 60 | 0.1 | 0.4× |
| Kentucky | 180 | 0.1 | 0.4× |
| Texas | 1,260 | 0.1 | 0.4× |
| Maryland | 240 | 0.1 | 0.4× |
| South Dakota | 30 | 0.1 | 0.3× |
| Georgia | 360 | 0.1 | 0.3× |
| West Virginia | 50 | 0.1 | 0.3× |
| New Hampshire | 40 | 0.1 | 0.3× |
| Mississippi | 60 | 0.1 | 0.2× |
Metros with the most tile setter jobs
| Metro | Jobs | Median $/hr |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,600 | $29.52 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 2,170 | $28.18 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,020 | $30.98 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 990 | $30.55 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 970 | $24.04 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 950 | $23.22 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 940 | $26.37 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 910 | $28.00 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 790 | $27.04 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 780 | $25.72 |
Highest-paying metros for tile setters
| Metro | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | Adjusted rank | 90th pct | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35.90 | $34.65 | #1 | $54.84 | 550 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $30.98 | $26.80 | #3 | $56.00 | 1,020 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $30.55 | $30.49 | #2 | $58.61 | 990 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $29.52 | $26.22 | #4 | $48.74 | 2,600 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $28.18 | $24.81 | #8 | $51.82 | 2,170 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $28.00 | $25.02 | #6 | $43.60 | 910 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $27.04 | $25.34 | #5 | $43.54 | 790 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $26.37 | $24.78 | #9 | $50.36 | 940 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $25.72 | $24.90 | #7 | $33.31 | 780 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $24.04 | $23.83 | #10 | $34.00 | 970 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $23.22 | $20.33 | #11 | $35.66 | 950 |
Metros with at least 500 tile setters. Cost-of-living adjustment divides the median by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100); the adjusted rank is among the 11 metros with a parity.
Union scale and prevailing wage for tile setters
Federal construction projects must pay the Davis-Bacon rate for each county. Where the rate comes from a union contract it is the local journeyman scale: base wage plus fringe (health, pension, training). Where it comes from a survey, it is often older and lower. This table summarises the Building-construction determination for tile setters in every state.
| State | Counties with a union rate | Typical union package (base + fringe, $/hr) | Typical survey rate | Counties with a rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% | $102.18 | — | 21/21 |
| Massachusetts | 100% | $102.03 | — | 14/14 |
| Hawaii | 100% | $77.69 | — | 5/5 |
| Rhode Island | 100% | $76.88 | — | 5/5 |
| California | 91% | $72.33 | $27.83 | 57/58 |
| Wisconsin | 81% | $68.09 | $22.16 | 72/72 |
| Oregon | 100% | $65.74 | — | 13/36 |
| Washington | 100% | $65.74 | — | 39/39 |
| New York | 98% | $58.85 | $24.02 | 44/62 |
| Illinois | 100% | $58.28 | — | 102/102 |
| Pennsylvania | 88% | $57.27 | $36.01 | 67/67 |
| West Virginia | 100% | $57.21 | — | 19/55 |
| Michigan | 100% | $56.84 | — | 79/83 |
| Missouri | 100% | $54.10 | — | 115/115 |
| Iowa | 100% | $53.79 | — | 15/99 |
| Alaska | 100% | $53.39 | — | 30/30 |
| Indiana | 100% | $52.95 | — | 74/92 |
| Kentucky | 6% | $50.92 | $31.87 | 112/120 |
| Ohio | 100% | $48.77 | — | 74/88 |
| District of Columbia | 100% | $48.54 | — | 1/1 |
| Virginia | 4% | $48.54 | $38.05 | 80/133 |
| Kansas | 100% | $43.70 | — | 20/105 |
| Alabama | 0% | — | $20.00 | 29/67 |
| Arizona | 0% | — | $21.50 | 15/15 |
| Delaware | 0% | — | $59.09 | 3/3 |
| Florida | 0% | — | $18.01 | 44/67 |
| Louisiana | 0% | — | $20.00 | 35/64 |
| Maryland | 0% | — | $48.84 | 21/24 |
| Minnesota | 0% | — | $59.91 | 87/87 |
| Mississippi | 0% | — | $18.00 | 16/82 |
| New Mexico | 0% | — | $19.00 | 26/33 |
| Nevada | 0% | — | $44.85 | 17/17 |
| South Carolina | 0% | — | $49.19 | 3/46 |
| Tennessee | 0% | — | $19.65 | 42/95 |
| Texas | 0% | — | $15.00 | 254/254 |
| Utah | 0% | — | $20.63 | 29/29 |
| Wyoming | 0% | — | $43.00 | 23/23 |
Source: SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions, Building construction type. Not the official determination; see each state page for county detail and links to the official text.
Job outlook
The BLS Employment Projections program expects the number of tile setters to change by +9.8% over 2025-35, from 45,200 to 49,600, with about 3,300 openings a year.
Of those openings, 400 a year come from growth in the number of jobs and 2,900 from replacement: 1,100 for people who retire or leave the workforce and 1,800 for people who move to another occupation.
Demand change - share increases as tile and natural stone continue to gain share in overall flooring market sales.
BLS worker characteristics, 2025-35: typical education for entry: no formal educational credential; related work experience: none; on-the-job training: long-term on-the-job training. The Occupational Outlook Handbook entry describes the work.
What each state projects
State labor market agencies publish their own projections on a 2024–2034 cycle. Wyoming projects the fastest growth for tile setters at +33.3%; by openings, California (890 a year), Florida (600 a year), New York (270 a year) lead. 47 states publish a figure for this occupation.
| State | Jobs, 2024 | Projected, 2034 | Change | Openings per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 40 | 50 | +33.3% | 0 |
| Idaho | 1,120 | 1,450 | +29.0% | 120 |
| Arizona | 2,080 | 2,620 | +26.0% | 210 |
| Colorado | 710 | 870 | +23.5% | 70 |
| Montana | 340 | 420 | +23.0% | 30 |
| Louisiana | 360 | 420 | +19.7% | 30 |
| West Virginia | 60 | 80 | +18.8% | 10 |
| Florida | 6,690 | 7,890 | +17.9% | 600 |
| Nevada | 1,950 | 2,290 | +17.7% | 180 |
| Connecticut | 470 | 550 | +17.2% | 40 |
| Mississippi | 150 | 180 | +16.4% | 10 |
| Delaware | 40 | 50 | +16.3% | 0 |
| South Carolina | 390 | 460 | +15.5% | 30 |
| Alabama | 420 | 490 | +15.4% | 40 |
| North Dakota | 100 | 110 | +15.2% | 10 |
| South Dakota | 140 | 160 | +15.1% | 10 |
| Nebraska | 90 | 100 | +14.3% | 10 |
| Tennessee | 610 | 700 | +14.0% | 50 |
| Texas | 2,310 | 2,630 | +13.7% | 200 |
| Rhode Island | 90 | 110 | +12.8% | 10 |
| Arkansas | 250 | 280 | +12.7% | 20 |
| Oregon | 1,700 | 1,920 | +12.4% | 140 |
| Georgia | 230 | 260 | +12.3% | 20 |
| Wisconsin | 750 | 840 | +12.3% | 60 |
| Iowa | 300 | 330 | +12.1% | 20 |
| Maryland | 320 | 360 | +11.9% | 30 |
| New Jersey | 1,090 | 1,220 | +11.8% | 90 |
| Hawaii | 740 | 820 | +11.4% | 60 |
| North Carolina | 840 | 930 | +10.9% | 70 |
| New Mexico | 260 | 290 | +10.8% | 20 |
| Indiana | 760 | 830 | +10.2% | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | 780 | 860 | +10.1% | 60 |
| Virginia | 820 | 910 | +10.1% | 80 |
| Missouri | 720 | 790 | +10.0% | 60 |
| California | 11,100 | 12,200 | +9.9% | 890 |
| Utah | 2,600 | 2,840 | +9.5% | 210 |
| Kansas | 540 | 580 | +9.3% | 40 |
| Vermont | 150 | 170 | +9.2% | 10 |
| Illinois | 1,260 | 1,370 | +9.1% | 100 |
| Minnesota | 800 | 860 | +8.6% | 60 |
| Oklahoma | 260 | 280 | +8.5% | 20 |
| New Hampshire | 90 | 90 | +8.0% | 10 |
| Ohio | 980 | 1,060 | +8.0% | 80 |
| Michigan | 1,400 | 1,500 | +7.4% | 110 |
| New York | 3,890 | 3,950 | +1.6% | 270 |
| Kentucky | 250 | 250 | +1.2% | 20 |
| Washington | 1,780 | 1,700 | -4.4% | 100 |
Source: state labor market information agencies via Projections Central, 2024–2034 projections. State base counts include the self-employed, so they run higher than the BLS survey count above.
Compare tile setter pay with other trades
See how tile setter pay compares with other trades on the ranking of all trades and the comparison pages.
Questions this page answers
How much do tile setters make an hour?
Hourly pay runs from about $17.86 at the 10th percentile to $41.40 at the 90th, with a median of $26.77. Overtime, per-diem and union fringe benefits are not included in these figures.
What does a starting or apprentice tile setter make?
Entry-level pay sits near the bottom of the distribution: roughly $17.86 to $21.73 an hour ($37,140 to $45,200 a year). Registered apprentices usually start at a fixed percentage of the local journeyman rate and step up every six to twelve months.
Which state pays tile setters the most?
Massachusetts had the highest median at $39.02 an hour in May 2025, followed by Hawaii ($38.11) and Washington ($37.46). Adjusted for cost of living the order changes; see the state table.
Are tile setter wages going up?
In today's dollars the median tile setter wage changed by +4.1% over the last ten years of data (CPI-adjusted). The nominal median rose from $18.94 to $26.77.
Is tile setter a good career?
By the numbers: median pay of $55,690 a year, a 90th percentile of $86,110, projected growth of +9.8% and about 3,300 openings a year. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself; this site only reports the pay and demand data.
Are tile setter jobs growing?
The BLS employer survey counted 35,850 tile setters in May 2025, +2.6% compared with ten years earlier and -11.4% since 2019. Looking ahead, BLS projects +9.8% growth over 2025-35 with about 3,300 openings a year, most of them replacing people who leave the occupation.
Which states will need the most tile setters?
By projected annual openings, the state agencies' figures put California (890 a year, +9.9% growth), Florida (600 a year, +17.9% growth), New York (270 a year, +1.6% growth) at the top. Every state's projection is in the outlook table above.
Where are tile setters most concentrated?
Relative to the size of each state's workforce, Nevada has the highest concentration at 4.1× the national share, then Utah (4.0×) and Hawaii (3.0×). The largest absolute job counts are usually in the most populous states; see the map above.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 47-2044 (Tile and stone setters). Wages exclude overtime and benefits; job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U annual averages, 2025 base.
- Cost-of-living adjustment: BEA Regional Price Parities, all items, 2024.
- Prevailing wage: SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35 (Tables 1.2, 1.10 and 1.12). Public-domain data; Skilled Wages is not affiliated with BLS.
- State projections: state labor market information agencies via Projections Central (Projections Managing Partnership), 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05. State figures include the self-employed.