Tile setter salary in Montana
Median $28.21 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 Montana: the full range
Montana ranks 17th of 47 states for median tile setter pay, and 11th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.82). 240 tile and stone setters work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $21.39 – $23.23 | $44,500 – $48,320 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.23 – $29.82 | $48,320 – $62,030 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.82 – $33.96 | $62,030 – $70,640 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Tile setter pay by metro in Montana
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $23.23 | $28.48 | $31.20 | 80 | 1% above |
Tile setter wages in Montana over time
Table
| Year | Montana $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.92 | $24.97 | $17.08 | — |
| 2000 | $13.84 | $25.88 | $16.49 | — |
| 2001 | $14.10 | $25.63 | $17.02 | — |
| 2002 | $15.31 | $27.40 | $17.20 | 130 |
| 2003 | $17.65 | $30.88 | $17.12 | 50 |
| 2005 | $17.22 | $28.39 | $17.56 | — |
| 2006 | $17.76 | $28.36 | $17.59 | — |
| 2007 | $12.67 | $19.67 | $18.61 | — |
| 2008 | $12.60 | $18.84 | $18.85 | — |
| 2009 | $12.56 | $18.85 | $18.83 | 190 |
| 2010 | $11.43 | $16.88 | $18.32 | 160 |
| 2011 | $11.03 | $15.79 | $17.83 | 160 |
| 2012 | $11.55 | $16.20 | $17.81 | 140 |
| 2013 | $13.37 | $18.48 | $18.06 | 80 |
| 2014 | $14.94 | $20.32 | $18.74 | 120 |
| 2015 | $14.78 | $20.08 | $18.94 | 140 |
| 2016 | $16.13 | $21.64 | $19.45 | 190 |
| 2017 | $17.77 | $23.34 | $20.04 | 120 |
| 2018 | $17.90 | $22.95 | $20.12 | 100 |
| 2019 | $17.10 | $21.53 | $20.70 | 150 |
| 2020 | $17.51 | $21.78 | $21.26 | 170 |
| 2021 | $18.21 | $21.64 | $22.99 | 290 |
| 2022 | $21.60 | $23.76 | $23.24 | 230 |
| 2023 | $22.82 | $24.11 | $23.52 | 470 |
| 2024 | $24.25 | $24.89 | $25.11 | 300 |
| 2025 | $28.21 | $28.21 | $26.77 | 240 |
In today's dollars, the median tile setter wage in Montana changed by +40.5% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do tile setters make in Montana?
The median tile setter in Montana earned $28.21 an hour ($58,670 a year) in May 2025, 5% above the national median of $26.77. The middle half earn $23.23–$29.82; the top 10% earn more than $33.96.
Where does Montana rank for tile setter pay?
Montana ranks 17th of 47 states for tile setter pay, with a median of $28.21 an hour, and 11th after adjusting for Montana's cost of living (BEA price parity 94.6, US = 100).
What is the union tile setter rate in Montana?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a tile setter classification for most Montana counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many tile setters work in Montana?
BLS counted 240 tile and stone setters in Montana in May 2025, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.07; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Montana 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.