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Tile and Stone Setters

Median Salary
48,910
Job Outlook
+6%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of flooring installers and tile and stone setters is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 9,200 openings for flooring installers and tile and stone setters are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$33,120

10%

$48,910

Median

$97,570

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    47%

  • Less than high school

    36%

  • Some college

    10%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Mason/Masonry
  • Carpet, Floor, and Tile Worker

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Building and Construction
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.