Statewide pay Government data
Tile setters in Alabama earn a statewide median of $44,800 a year, 11% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #38 of 47 states. About 260 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Alabama
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Pay by city Government data
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HuntsvilleALABAMA · AL | $46,680 | $50,155 | 30 |
| BirminghamALABAMA · AL | $45,390 | $49,529 | 70 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
The job (national)
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 9.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 3,300 openings a year. Typical training: long-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, tile setters have 138 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 1.6× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is overexertion and repetitive strain.
What the work is like Government data
How often tile setters deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in Alabama Official source
The main state licensing office in Alabama is the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. Electrical, HVAC and plumbing have their own state boards. It can point you to the right license for tile setters.
Official Alabama licensing site ↗
Requirements for tile setters vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Alabama
All trades in Alabama.