Tile setter salary in West Virginia
Median $24.47 an hour for 50 tile and stone setters, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Tile setter pay in West Virginia: the full range
West Virginia ranks 23rd of 47 states for median tile setter pay, and 19th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $27.34). 50 tile and stone setters work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.19 – $20.43 | $37,830 – $42,500 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $20.43 – $26.91 | $42,500 – $55,980 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $26.91 – $33.11 | $55,980 – $68,880 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Tile setter pay by metro in West Virginia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $16.00 | $23.65 | $35.91 | 450 | 3% below |
Tile setter wages in West Virginia over time
Table
| Year | West Virginia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $18.67 | $36.08 | $17.08 | — |
| 2000 | $25.68 | $48.01 | $16.49 | 30 |
| 2001 | $12.56 | $22.83 | $17.02 | — |
| 2002 | $12.67 | $22.67 | $17.20 | — |
| 2003 | $12.73 | $22.27 | $17.12 | — |
| 2004 | $13.03 | $22.21 | $17.02 | — |
| 2005 | $13.16 | $21.69 | $17.56 | 50 |
| 2007 | $21.64 | $33.60 | $18.61 | — |
| 2008 | $22.83 | $34.14 | $18.85 | — |
| 2009 | $21.60 | $32.41 | $18.83 | — |
| 2010 | $22.64 | $33.43 | $18.32 | — |
| 2011 | $21.02 | $30.08 | $17.83 | — |
| 2016 | $18.14 | $24.33 | $19.45 | 50 |
| 2017 | $19.75 | $25.94 | $20.04 | 50 |
| 2018 | $20.37 | $26.12 | $20.12 | 60 |
| 2019 | $21.78 | $27.43 | $20.70 | 50 |
| 2020 | $22.92 | $28.51 | $21.26 | 40 |
| 2021 | $23.11 | $27.46 | $22.99 | 30 |
| 2024 | $22.40 | $22.99 | $25.11 | 50 |
| 2025 | $24.47 | $24.47 | $26.77 | 50 |
Union scale and prevailing wage for tile setters in West Virginia
On federally funded construction in West Virginia, contractors must pay tile setters at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 19 of the 19 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $57.21 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $24.47.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabell | Union BRWV0005-006 2022-06-01 | $31.16 | $27.26 | $58.42 | WV20260035 |
| Wayne | Union BRWV0005-006 2022-06-01 | $31.16 | $27.26 | $58.42 | WV20260048 |
| Berkeley | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260034 |
| Brooke | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260050 |
| Hampshire | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260036 |
| Hancock | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260050 |
| Jefferson | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260037 |
| Kanawha | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260038 |
| Lincoln | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260039 |
| Marshall | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260040 |
| Mineral | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260041 |
| Monongalia | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260042 |
| Morgan | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260043 |
| Ohio | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260044 |
| Pleasants | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260045 |
| Preston | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260046 |
| Putnam | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260047 |
| Wirt | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260051 |
| Wood | Union BRWV0009-007 2022-12-01 | $31.65 | $25.56 | $57.21 | WV20260051 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
The median tile setter in West Virginia earned $24.47 an hour ($50,900 a year) in May 2025, 9% below the national median of $26.77. The middle half earn $20.43–$26.91; the top 10% earn more than $33.11.
Where does West Virginia rank for tile setter pay?
West Virginia ranks 23rd of 47 states for tile setter pay, with a median of $24.47 an hour, and 19th after adjusting for West Virginia's cost of living (BEA price parity 89.5, US = 100).
What is the union tile setter rate in West Virginia?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for tile setters in 19 counties, with a typical package of $57.21 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many tile setters work in West Virginia?
BLS counted 50 tile and stone setters in West Virginia in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.30; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, West Virginia 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.