Tile setter salary in Nebraska
Median $28.53 an hour for — tile setters, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Tile setter pay in Nebraska: the full range
Nebraska ranks 14th of 47 states for median tile setter pay, and 10th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.66). — tile setters work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.7× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $15.19 – $23.15 | $31,600 – $48,150 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.15 – $29.44 | $48,150 – $61,230 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $29.44 – $41.12 | $61,230 – $85,530 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Tile setter pay by metro in Nebraska
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $15.19 | $29.34 | $44.49 | — | 3% above |
Tile setter wages in Nebraska over time
Table
| Year | Nebraska $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $18.66 | $36.06 | $17.08 | — |
| 2000 | $18.40 | $34.40 | $16.49 | 140 |
| 2001 | $18.10 | $32.90 | $17.02 | 70 |
| 2002 | $18.45 | $33.02 | $17.20 | 70 |
| 2003 | $15.65 | $27.38 | $17.12 | 50 |
| 2004 | $15.32 | $26.11 | $17.02 | 100 |
| 2005 | $17.17 | $28.30 | $17.56 | 230 |
| 2006 | $17.23 | $27.52 | $17.59 | 160 |
| 2007 | $16.92 | $26.27 | $18.61 | — |
| 2008 | $15.32 | $22.91 | $18.85 | 230 |
| 2009 | $15.46 | $23.20 | $18.83 | 210 |
| 2010 | $15.24 | $22.50 | $18.32 | 180 |
| 2011 | $16.80 | $24.04 | $17.83 | 100 |
| 2012 | $14.98 | $21.01 | $17.81 | 110 |
| 2013 | $20.66 | $28.55 | $18.06 | 30 |
| 2014 | $19.79 | $26.91 | $18.74 | 60 |
| 2015 | $18.43 | $25.03 | $18.94 | 270 |
| 2016 | $18.57 | $24.91 | $19.45 | 340 |
| 2017 | $17.28 | $22.70 | $20.04 | 340 |
| 2018 | $16.17 | $20.73 | $20.12 | 240 |
| 2019 | $18.19 | $22.91 | $20.70 | 180 |
| 2020 | $17.14 | $21.32 | $21.26 | 180 |
| 2021 | $18.35 | $21.80 | $22.99 | 290 |
| 2022 | $19.78 | $21.76 | $23.24 | 150 |
| 2023 | $24.95 | $26.36 | $23.52 | 140 |
| 2024 | $24.15 | $24.79 | $25.11 | 70 |
| 2025 | $28.53 | $28.53 | $26.77 | — |
In today's dollars, the median tile setter wage in Nebraska changed by +14.0% over the last ten years of data and by +24.6% since 2019.
Outlook for tile setters in Nebraska
Nebraska's labor market agency projects the number of tile setters in the state to change by +14.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 90 to 100, with about 10 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +9.8% over 2025-35.
Source: Nebraska labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
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Questions this page answers
How much do tile setters make in Nebraska?
The median tile setter in Nebraska earned $28.53 an hour ($59,350 a year) in May 2025, 7% above the national median of $26.77. The middle half earn $23.15–$29.44; the top 10% earn more than $41.12.
Where does Nebraska rank for tile setter pay?
Nebraska ranks 14th of 47 states for tile setter pay, with a median of $28.53 an hour, and 10th after adjusting for Nebraska's cost of living (BEA price parity 90.1, US = 100).
What is the union tile setter rate in Nebraska?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a tile setter classification for most Nebraska counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many tile setters work in Nebraska?
BLS counted — tile setters in Nebraska in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is tile setter work growing in Nebraska?
Nebraska's labor market agency projects +14.3% growth for tile setters between 2024 and 2034, from 90 to 100 jobs.
How many tile setter openings a year are there in Nebraska?
Nebraska projects about 10 openings a year for tile setters over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 3,300 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nebraska and metro areas, SOC 47-2044. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Nebraska labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.