Tile setter salary in Nevada
Median $29.42 an hour for 1,450 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 Nevada: the full range
Nevada ranks 12th of 47 states for median tile setter pay, and 13th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.42). 1,450 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 | $21.17 – $24.02 | $44,030 – $49,970 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.02 – $41.07 | $49,970 – $85,430 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $41.07 – $56.58 | $85,430 – $117,690 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Tile setter pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $21.17 | $30.55 | $30.49 | $58.61 | 990 | 4% above |
| Reno | $22.12 | $28.20 | $27.92 | $50.15 | 360 | 4% below |
| Carson City | $14.92 | $28.07 | $28.61 | $37.76 | 40 | 5% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Tile setter wages in Nevada over time
Table
| Year | Nevada $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.41 | $29.78 | $17.08 | 1,240 |
| 2000 | $18.65 | $34.87 | $16.49 | 890 |
| 2001 | $20.69 | $37.61 | $17.02 | 1,030 |
| 2002 | $19.85 | $35.52 | $17.20 | 990 |
| 2003 | $20.37 | $35.64 | $17.12 | 1,080 |
| 2004 | $19.84 | $33.81 | $17.02 | 1,700 |
| 2005 | $20.01 | $32.99 | $17.56 | 2,450 |
| 2006 | $21.51 | $34.35 | $17.59 | 3,020 |
| 2007 | $22.08 | $34.28 | $18.61 | 2,720 |
| 2008 | $20.35 | $30.43 | $18.85 | 2,670 |
| 2009 | $19.19 | $28.80 | $18.83 | 1,680 |
| 2010 | $17.46 | $25.78 | $18.32 | 1,400 |
| 2011 | $17.31 | $24.77 | $17.83 | 980 |
| 2012 | $23.71 | $33.25 | $17.81 | 680 |
| 2013 | $21.19 | $29.28 | $18.06 | 650 |
| 2014 | $18.02 | $24.51 | $18.74 | 870 |
| 2015 | $18.44 | $25.05 | $18.94 | 1,330 |
| 2016 | $19.30 | $25.89 | $19.45 | 1,480 |
| 2017 | $20.88 | $27.42 | $20.04 | 1,740 |
| 2018 | $21.77 | $27.91 | $20.12 | 1,640 |
| 2019 | $22.36 | $28.16 | $20.70 | 1,490 |
| 2020 | $22.79 | $28.35 | $21.26 | 900 |
| 2021 | $23.11 | $27.46 | $22.99 | 1,410 |
| 2022 | $29.53 | $32.49 | $23.24 | 1,110 |
| 2023 | $29.50 | $31.17 | $23.52 | 1,710 |
| 2024 | $28.01 | $28.75 | $25.11 | 1,560 |
| 2025 | $29.42 | $29.42 | $26.77 | 1,450 |
In today's dollars, the median tile setter wage in Nevada changed by +17.5% over the last ten years of data and by +4.5% since 2019.
Are there more tile setter jobs in Nevada?
BLS counted 1,450 tile setters in Nevada in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 15%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for tile setters in Nevada
Nevada's labor market agency projects the number of tile setters in the state to change by +17.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,950 to 2,290, with about 180 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +9.8% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 1,450 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Nevada labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for tile setters in Nevada
On federally funded construction in Nevada, contractors must pay tile setters at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 17 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $44.85). The market median for the state is $29.42.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $39.49 | $15.18 | $54.67 | NV20260091 |
| Esmeralda | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $39.49 | $15.18 | $54.67 | NV20260085 |
| Lincoln | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $39.49 | $15.18 | $54.67 | NV20260080 |
| Nye | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $39.49 | $15.18 | $54.67 | NV20260082 |
| Churchill | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260077 |
| Douglas | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260078 |
| Elko | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260083 |
| Eureka | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260084 |
| Humboldt | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260079 |
| Lander | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260086 |
| Lyon | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260081 |
| Mineral | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260087 |
| Pershing | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260088 |
| Storey | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260092 |
| Washoe | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260093 |
| White Pine | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260089 |
| Carson City | state SANV2025-001 2025-10-01 | $44.85 | $0.00 | $44.85 | NV20260090 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Nevada 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 Nevada?
The median tile setter in Nevada earned $29.42 an hour ($61,200 a year) in May 2025, 10% above the national median of $26.77. The middle half earn $24.02–$41.07; the top 10% earn more than $56.58.
Where does Nevada rank for tile setter pay?
Nevada ranks 12th of 47 states for tile setter pay, with a median of $29.42 an hour, and 13th after adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.0, US = 100).
What is the union tile setter rate in Nevada?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a tile setter classification for most Nevada counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many tile setters work in Nevada?
BLS counted 1,450 tile setters in Nevada in May 2025, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 4.07; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is tile setter work growing in Nevada?
Nevada's labor market agency projects +17.7% growth for tile setters between 2024 and 2034, from 1,950 to 2,290 jobs.
How many tile setter openings a year are there in Nevada?
Nevada projects about 180 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, Nevada 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: Nevada labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.