Tile setter salary in Maryland
Median $21.96 an hour for 240 tile and stone setters, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Tile setter pay in Maryland: the full range
Maryland ranks 37th of 47 states for median tile setter pay, and 47th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $20.91). 240 tile and stone setters work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $16.00 – $18.57 | $33,280 – $38,630 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.57 – $25.00 | $38,630 – $51,990 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $25.00 – $36.16 | $51,990 – $75,200 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Tile setter pay by metro in Maryland
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $19.37 | $34.01 | $46.92 | 390 | 55% above |
| Washington DC | $16.00 | $23.65 | $35.91 | 450 | 8% above |
Tile setter wages in Maryland over time
Table
| Year | Maryland $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.51 | $29.97 | $17.08 | 460 |
| 2000 | $15.03 | $28.10 | $16.49 | 500 |
| 2001 | $16.15 | $29.36 | $17.02 | 240 |
| 2002 | $16.41 | $29.37 | $17.20 | 310 |
| 2003 | $14.32 | $25.06 | $17.12 | 280 |
| 2004 | $16.65 | $28.38 | $17.02 | 380 |
| 2005 | $18.59 | $30.64 | $17.56 | 690 |
| 2006 | $20.07 | $32.05 | $17.59 | 810 |
| 2007 | $21.28 | $33.04 | $18.61 | 960 |
| 2008 | $22.04 | $32.96 | $18.85 | 790 |
| 2009 | $21.85 | $32.79 | $18.83 | 600 |
| 2010 | $22.33 | $32.97 | $18.32 | 470 |
| 2011 | $21.99 | $31.47 | $17.83 | 370 |
| 2012 | $21.59 | $30.27 | $17.81 | 270 |
| 2013 | $21.08 | $29.13 | $18.06 | 500 |
| 2014 | $21.81 | $29.66 | $18.74 | 530 |
| 2015 | $21.80 | $29.61 | $18.94 | 580 |
| 2016 | $22.50 | $30.18 | $19.45 | 370 |
| 2017 | $18.90 | $24.82 | $20.04 | 370 |
| 2018 | $19.77 | $25.35 | $20.12 | 380 |
| 2019 | $18.25 | $22.98 | $20.70 | 390 |
| 2020 | $19.55 | $24.32 | $21.26 | 400 |
| 2021 | $23.02 | $27.35 | $22.99 | 350 |
| 2022 | $24.91 | $27.40 | $23.24 | 200 |
| 2023 | $21.65 | $22.88 | $23.52 | 220 |
| 2024 | $23.07 | $23.68 | $25.11 | 260 |
| 2025 | $21.96 | $21.96 | $26.77 | 240 |
In today's dollars, the median tile setter wage in Maryland changed by -25.8% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for tile setters in Maryland
On federally funded construction in Maryland, contractors must pay tile setters at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 21 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $48.84). The market median for the state is $21.96.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260082 |
| Baltimore | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260108 |
| Calvert | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260109 |
| Caroline | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260110 |
| Carroll | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260111 |
| Cecil | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260112 |
| Charles | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260113 |
| Dorchester | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260114 |
| Frederick | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260115 |
| Harford | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260117 |
| Howard | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260118 |
| Kent | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260119 |
| Montgomery | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260120 |
| Prince George's | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260121 |
| Queen Anne's | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260122 |
| St. Mary's | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260124 |
| Somerset | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260123 |
| Talbot | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260125 |
| Wicomico | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260127 |
| Worcester | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260128 |
| Baltimore | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $34.34 | $14.50 | $48.84 | MD20260107 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Maryland prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do tile setters make in Maryland?
The median tile setter in Maryland earned $21.96 an hour ($45,670 a year) in May 2025, 18% below the national median of $26.77. The middle half earn $18.57–$25.00; the top 10% earn more than $36.16.
Where does Maryland rank for tile setter pay?
Maryland ranks 37th of 47 states for tile setter pay, with a median of $21.96 an hour, and 47th after adjusting for Maryland's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.0, US = 100).
What is the union tile setter rate in Maryland?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a tile setter classification for most Maryland counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many tile setters work in Maryland?
BLS counted 240 tile and stone setters in Maryland in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.37; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland 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.