Tile setter salary in New Hampshire
Median $23.99 an hour for 40 tile and stone setters, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2001.
Tile setter pay in New Hampshire: the full range
New Hampshire ranks 25th of 47 states for median tile setter pay, and 39th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.02). 40 tile and stone setters work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $21.72 – $22.93 | $45,170 – $47,700 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.93 – $28.65 | $47,700 – $59,600 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.65 – $40.78 | $59,600 – $84,830 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Tile setter pay by metro in New Hampshire
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $25.93 | $39.54 | $51.49 | — | 65% above |
Tile setter wages in New Hampshire over time
Table
| Year | New Hampshire $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | $30.26 | $55.01 | $17.02 | — |
| 2002 | $22.85 | $40.89 | $17.20 | 30 |
| 2003 | $16.76 | $29.32 | $17.12 | 70 |
| 2004 | $22.79 | $38.84 | $17.02 | 70 |
| 2005 | $16.33 | $26.92 | $17.56 | 100 |
| 2006 | $16.81 | $26.84 | $17.59 | 110 |
| 2007 | $17.39 | $27.00 | $18.61 | 110 |
| 2008 | $17.74 | $26.53 | $18.85 | 140 |
| 2009 | $19.31 | $28.98 | $18.83 | 80 |
| 2010 | $17.46 | $25.78 | $18.32 | 50 |
| 2011 | $17.77 | $25.43 | $17.83 | 50 |
| 2012 | $17.32 | $24.29 | $17.81 | 60 |
| 2014 | $21.24 | $28.88 | $18.74 | 50 |
| 2015 | $19.99 | $27.15 | $18.94 | 70 |
| 2016 | $21.18 | $28.41 | $19.45 | 80 |
| 2017 | $23.44 | $30.79 | $20.04 | 120 |
| 2018 | $23.65 | $30.32 | $20.12 | 130 |
| 2019 | $23.45 | $29.53 | $20.70 | 100 |
| 2020 | $25.48 | $31.70 | $21.26 | 50 |
| 2021 | $26.37 | $31.33 | $22.99 | 50 |
| 2022 | $42.58 | $46.84 | $23.24 | 60 |
| 2023 | $44.98 | $47.53 | $23.52 | 50 |
| 2024 | $23.63 | $24.25 | $25.11 | 70 |
| 2025 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $26.77 | 40 |
In today's dollars, the median tile setter wage in New Hampshire changed by -11.6% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do tile setters make in New Hampshire?
The median tile setter in New Hampshire earned $23.99 an hour ($49,900 a year) in May 2025, 10% below the national median of $26.77. The middle half earn $22.93–$28.65; the top 10% earn more than $40.78.
Where does New Hampshire rank for tile setter pay?
New Hampshire ranks 25th of 47 states for tile setter pay, with a median of $23.99 an hour, and 39th after adjusting for New Hampshire's cost of living (BEA price parity 104.2, US = 100).
What is the union tile setter rate in New Hampshire?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a tile setter classification for most New Hampshire counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many tile setters work in New Hampshire?
BLS counted 40 tile and stone setters in New Hampshire in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.26; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Hampshire 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.