Prevailing Wage for Tile and Stone Setters
Prevailing wage for Tile and Stone Setters (SOC 47-2044) is set by the DOL using regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. Whether your title reads Ceramic Tile Setter, Tile and Marble Installer, or Ceramic Tile Mechanic, the floor shifts by city and by one of four experience levels DOL assigns to every sponsored position.
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Entry-level setters with limited hands-on experience, typically under two years on the tools. Work is closely supervised, involves straightforward tile layouts, and does not include lead or estimating responsibilities. Employers rarely file H-1B or green card petitions at this level.
Qualified setters with two or more years of independent field experience. Handles standard floor, wall, and countertop installations without close supervision. Level 2 is the most common filing level for sponsored tile and stone positions, covering the majority of journeyman-level roles.
Experienced setters who manage complex installations such as large-format stone, mosaic work, or moisture-critical assemblies. May mentor junior workers and coordinate with general contractors. DOL expects documented years of specialty work to justify placement above the Level 2 floor.
Fully competent lead setters or working foremen with broad project responsibility. Oversees crews, reads architectural drawings, and resolves field conflicts. Employers filing at Level 4 must demonstrate the role carries supervisory or high-complexity scope beyond journeyman expectations.
Prevailing Wage for Tile and Stone Setters by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch how union scale maps to DOL levels
In high-wage metros like Honolulu and New York, union collective bargaining agreements set hourly rates that often land at or above Level 3. Confirm your offered rate clears the DOL floor for your specific level before accepting, since union scale and prevailing wage are calculated separately.
Flag title aliases that shift the SOC code
Job postings labeled Tile Finisher or Tile Installer can get filed under a different SOC than 47-2044, changing the applicable wage floor. Verify the LCA lists SOC 47-2044 and not a helper or laborer classification that carries a lower prevailing wage.
Account for per-diem and travel pay exclusions
Many tile contractors structure compensation with daily per-diem allowances for travel to job sites. DOL counts only base wages and qualifying fringe benefits toward the prevailing wage threshold. Per-diem payments do not count, so the base hourly rate alone must clear the floor.
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Sponsorship filings for Tile and Stone Setters are concentrated among specialty subcontractors and large commercial flooring firms. Migrate Mate shows which employers have sponsored this occupation before, letting you target companies already familiar with the LCA and visa process.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 47-2044.00 alongside Tile and Stone Setters, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Ceramic Tile Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Ceramic Tile Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Ceramic Tile Mechanic positions fall under SOC 47-2044.00 (Tile and Stone Setters). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Ceramic Tile Setter Prevailing Wage
Ceramic Tile Setter Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Ceramic Tile Setter for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-2044.00 (Tile and Stone Setters). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Tile and Marble Installer Prevailing Wage
Tile and Marble Installer Prevailing Wage
Tile and Marble Installer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-2044.00 (Tile and Stone Setters). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Tile and Marble Setter Prevailing Wage
Tile and Marble Setter Prevailing Wage
Tile and Marble Setter positions fall under SOC 47-2044.00 (Tile and Stone Setters). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Tile Finisher Prevailing Wage
Tile Finisher Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Tile Finisher for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-2044.00 (Tile and Stone Setters). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Tile Installer Prevailing Wage
Tile Installer Prevailing Wage
Tile Installer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-2044.00 (Tile and Stone Setters). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Tile Man Prevailing Wage
Tile Man Prevailing Wage
Tile Man positions fall under SOC 47-2044.00 (Tile and Stone Setters). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Tile Mason Prevailing Wage
Tile Mason Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Tile Mason for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-2044.00 (Tile and Stone Setters). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Tile Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Tile Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Tile Mechanic is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-2044.00 (Tile and Stone Setters). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Tile Setter Prevailing Wage
Tile Setter Prevailing Wage
Tile Setter positions fall under SOC 47-2044.00 (Tile and Stone Setters). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Tile and Stone Setters?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate prevailing wages for each occupation in each geographic area. For Tile and Stone Setters under SOC 47-2044, DOL assigns four wage levels based on experience and complexity, then publishes those figures in the OFLC Wage Search. Employers sponsoring a visa must offer at least the wage corresponding to the role's assigned level in the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
Level 1 covers entry-level work under close supervision. Level 2 covers independent journeyman installation and is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 applies to experienced setters handling complex or specialty work. Level 4 is reserved for lead or supervisory roles. Your level is determined by the actual duties described in the LCA, not your job title. Review the job description carefully and compare it to DOL's level definitions published in the OFLC guidance.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much between cities?
DOL calculates wages from regional OES surveys, so the floor reflects local labor market conditions in the metropolitan statistical area where the work is performed. Honolulu and Atlantic City show significantly higher floors than Chattanooga or El Paso because construction wages, union density, and cost of labor differ sharply by region. The worksite address on the LCA, not the employer's headquarters, determines which metro wage applies, so a national employer must meet the local floor for each individual project location.
What happens if a job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
USCIS will not certify an LCA, and DOL will not approve PERM, if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for the level and location. The employer must either raise the offered salary to meet the floor or reclassify the position to a lower level if the duties genuinely support it. Accepting a below-floor offer does not protect the worker; DOL can audit LCA compliance and require back pay. If you suspect the offer is below floor, use the OFLC Wage Search to verify before signing.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
The OFLC Wage Search lets you look up current prevailing wages by SOC code and metropolitan area. Enter SOC 47-2044 and the metro covering your worksite to see the Level 1 through Level 4 figures DOL uses for LCA certification. O*NET provides additional context on the occupation's typical duties and experience requirements. Migrate Mate shows which employers have historically sponsored Tile and Stone Setters, giving you a starting point for identifying companies already active in the visa process.
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