Tile setter salary in Georgia
Median $23.00 an hour for 360 tile and stone setters, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Tile setter pay in Georgia: the full range
Georgia ranks 32nd of 47 states for median tile setter pay, and 34th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.88). 360 tile and stone setters work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $19.08 – $20.94 | $39,680 – $43,560 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $20.94 – $27.57 | $43,560 – $57,340 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $27.57 – $31.93 | $57,340 – $66,410 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Tile setter pay by metro in Georgia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $15.13 | $17.67 | $26.87 | 40 | 23% below |
Tile setter wages in Georgia over time
Table
| Year | Georgia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $19.14 | $36.99 | $17.08 | 280 |
| 2000 | $16.04 | $29.99 | $16.49 | 230 |
| 2001 | $14.38 | $26.14 | $17.02 | 310 |
| 2002 | $15.72 | $28.13 | $17.20 | 330 |
| 2003 | $13.46 | $23.55 | $17.12 | 320 |
| 2004 | $13.32 | $22.70 | $17.02 | 340 |
| 2005 | $19.07 | $31.44 | $17.56 | 310 |
| 2006 | $16.18 | $25.84 | $17.59 | 460 |
| 2007 | $12.18 | $18.91 | $18.61 | 580 |
| 2008 | $12.79 | $19.12 | $18.85 | 490 |
| 2009 | $15.01 | $22.52 | $18.83 | 350 |
| 2010 | $16.50 | $24.36 | $18.32 | 240 |
| 2011 | $16.60 | $23.76 | $17.83 | 240 |
| 2012 | $16.61 | $23.29 | $17.81 | 200 |
| 2013 | $17.01 | $23.51 | $18.06 | 360 |
| 2014 | $16.81 | $22.86 | $18.74 | 450 |
| 2015 | $17.11 | $23.24 | $18.94 | 480 |
| 2016 | $17.05 | $22.87 | $19.45 | 430 |
| 2017 | $15.58 | $20.46 | $20.04 | 490 |
| 2018 | $15.60 | $20.00 | $20.12 | 730 |
| 2019 | $16.29 | $20.51 | $20.70 | 520 |
| 2020 | $17.89 | $22.25 | $21.26 | 440 |
| 2021 | $17.95 | $21.33 | $22.99 | 390 |
| 2022 | $19.98 | $21.98 | $23.24 | 270 |
| 2023 | $24.48 | $25.87 | $23.52 | 250 |
| 2024 | $23.78 | $24.41 | $25.11 | 180 |
| 2025 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $26.77 | 360 |
In today's dollars, the median tile setter wage in Georgia changed by -1.0% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do tile setters make in Georgia?
The median tile setter in Georgia earned $23.00 an hour ($47,840 a year) in May 2025, 14% below the national median of $26.77. The middle half earn $20.94–$27.57; the top 10% earn more than $31.93.
Where does Georgia rank for tile setter pay?
Georgia ranks 32nd of 47 states for tile setter pay, with a median of $23.00 an hour, and 34th after adjusting for Georgia's cost of living (BEA price parity 96.3, US = 100).
What is the union tile setter rate in Georgia?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a tile setter classification for most Georgia counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many tile setters work in Georgia?
BLS counted 360 tile and stone setters in Georgia in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.32; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia and metro areas, SOC 47-2044.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.