Tile setter salary in Mississippi
Median $18.81 an hour for 60 tile and stone setters, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Tile setter pay in Mississippi: the full range
Mississippi ranks 46th of 47 states for median tile setter pay, and 45th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $21.62). 60 tile and stone setters work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $15.43 – $17.97 | $32,080 – $37,370 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $17.97 – $24.12 | $37,370 – $50,170 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $24.12 – $29.01 | $50,170 – $60,330 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Tile setter pay by metro in Mississippi
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $16.84 | $22.00 | $27.68 | 50 | 17% above |
Tile setter wages in Mississippi over time
Table
| Year | Mississippi $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $10.62 | $20.52 | $17.08 | 70 |
| 2000 | $12.11 | $22.64 | $16.49 | 110 |
| 2001 | $12.67 | $23.03 | $17.02 | 80 |
| 2002 | $13.06 | $23.37 | $17.20 | 120 |
| 2003 | $13.03 | $22.80 | $17.12 | 140 |
| 2004 | $12.83 | $21.87 | $17.02 | 150 |
| 2005 | $13.12 | $21.63 | $17.56 | 150 |
| 2006 | $12.65 | $20.20 | $17.59 | 160 |
| 2007 | $13.28 | $20.62 | $18.61 | 280 |
| 2008 | $12.79 | $19.12 | $18.85 | 310 |
| 2009 | $12.80 | $19.21 | $18.83 | 210 |
| 2010 | $13.83 | $20.42 | $18.32 | 160 |
| 2011 | $15.27 | $21.86 | $17.83 | 150 |
| 2012 | $16.82 | $23.59 | $17.81 | 180 |
| 2013 | $17.32 | $23.94 | $18.06 | 160 |
| 2014 | $17.68 | $24.04 | $18.74 | — |
| 2015 | $15.12 | $20.54 | $18.94 | 170 |
| 2016 | $14.10 | $18.91 | $19.45 | 160 |
| 2017 | $18.40 | $24.17 | $20.04 | 80 |
| 2018 | $16.55 | $21.22 | $20.12 | 140 |
| 2019 | $18.80 | $23.67 | $20.70 | 130 |
| 2020 | $16.65 | $20.71 | $21.26 | 160 |
| 2021 | $17.29 | $20.54 | $22.99 | 110 |
| 2022 | $16.96 | $18.66 | $23.24 | 160 |
| 2023 | $19.76 | $20.88 | $23.52 | 150 |
| 2024 | $21.52 | $22.09 | $25.11 | 110 |
| 2025 | $18.81 | $18.81 | $26.77 | 60 |
In today's dollars, the median tile setter wage in Mississippi changed by -8.4% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for tile setters in Mississippi
On federally funded construction in Mississippi, contractors must pay tile setters at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 16 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $18.00). 16 of the 16 counties still use a survey rate dated 2017 or earlier (for example Benton County at $18.00). The market median for the state is $18.81.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | Survey SUMS2015-015 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260054 |
| Copiah | Survey SUMS2015-016 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260055 |
| DeSoto | Survey SUMS2015-015 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260054 |
| Forrest | Survey SUMS2015-009 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260048 |
| Hancock | Survey SUMS2015-010 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260049 |
| Harrison | Survey SUMS2015-011 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260050 |
| Hinds | Survey SUMS2015-012 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260051 |
| Jackson | Survey SUMS2015-013 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260052 |
| Lamar | Survey SUMS2015-017 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260056 |
| Madison | Survey SUMS2015-016 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260055 |
| Marshall | Survey SUMS2015-015 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260054 |
| Perry | Survey SUMS2015-017 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260056 |
| Rankin | Survey SUMS2015-014 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260053 |
| Simpson | Survey SUMS2015-016 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260055 |
| Tate | Survey SUMS2015-015 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260054 |
| Tunica | Survey SUMS2015-015 2017-04-03 | $18.00 | $0.00 | $18.00 | MS20260054 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
The median tile setter in Mississippi earned $18.81 an hour ($39,130 a year) in May 2025, 30% below the national median of $26.77. The middle half earn $17.97–$24.12; the top 10% earn more than $29.01.
Where does Mississippi rank for tile setter pay?
Mississippi ranks 46th of 47 states for tile setter pay, with a median of $18.81 an hour, and 45th after adjusting for Mississippi's cost of living (BEA price parity 87.0, US = 100).
What is the union tile setter rate in Mississippi?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a tile setter classification for most Mississippi counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many tile setters work in Mississippi?
BLS counted 60 tile and stone setters in Mississippi in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.23; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Mississippi 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.