Tile and Marble Setters in North Carolina

Get the information you need to know about working as a Tile and Marble Setter.

You’re in luck! Jobs for Tile and Marble Setters in North Carolina are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Tile and Marble Setters in North Carolina is growing faster than average.

• Tile and Marble Setters in North Carolina earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Tile and Marble Setter Career?

• Construction Trades
• Masonry
• Mason/Masonry
• Building Management & Inspection
• Carpet, Floor, & Tile Worker

How Many Tile and Marble Setters Work in North Carolina?

In 2018, there were 690 Tile and Marble Setters working in the state.

There were 530 Tile and Marble Setters employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 160 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 510 Tile and Marble Setters working in it, which means North Carolina has more Tile and Marble Setters than average.

Job Projections for North Carolina

Jobs for Tile and Marble Setters in this state are growing at a rate of 12.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.8%.

North Carolina Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 50 annual job openings, and a total of 560 jobs for North Carolina Tile and Marble Setters in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 5,700 annual jobs and 64,000 total jobs in 2026.

What do Tile and Marble Setters Make in North Carolina?

In 2018 wages for Tile and Marble Setters ranged from $24,560 to $76,910 with $35,250 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.81 to $36.98. The median hourly rate was $16.95.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $17.04 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $0.09.

The median salary in North Carolina is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top North Carolina Metros for Tile and Marble Setters

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Tile and Marble Setters.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	230	$42,380
Winston-Salem, NC	130	$34,170
Greensboro-High Point, NC	90	$29,890
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC	90	$38,770
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC	50	$35,410
Asheville, NC	50	$33,300
Wilmington, NC	30	$29,930

Top States for Tile and Marble Setters Employment

The table below shows the states where most Tile and Marble Setters work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	7,090	$48,180
Florida	4,500	$34,590
Texas	2,680	$32,040
New York	2,330	$52,260
Illinois	2,100	$45,990
Nevada	1,640	$45,280
Utah	1,410	$43,770
New Jersey	1,080	$48,440
Pennsylvania	1,030	$48,350
Washington	1,010	$50,540
Oregon	970	$49,070
Colorado	880	$39,950
Arizona	870	$42,220
Michigan	770	$45,060
Massachusetts	750	$40,350
Georgia	730	$32,440
Minnesota	720	$48,130
North Carolina	690	$35,250
Virginia	680	$43,490
Ohio	670	$42,660

Below are the states where Tile and Marble Setters get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Hawaii	$63,640
New York	$52,260
Washington	$50,540
Kansas	$49,840
New Hampshire	$49,190
Oregon	$49,070
New Jersey	$48,440
Pennsylvania	$48,350
California	$48,180
Minnesota	$48,130

Related Careers in North Carolina

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	North Carolina Employment Total
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	410
Carpet Installers	390
Floor Sanders and Finishers	290

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Leonard G. under License

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