Career Profile

Tile & Stone Setters

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $37,800
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

Tile & Marble Setters apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to surfaces.

General Information

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

Tile & Stone Setters

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

25

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 25 openings per year are projected for Tile & Stone Setters.

+17.0%

Employment Change

Employment for Tile & Stone Setters is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.0% between 2023 and 2028.

$18.17

Earnings Potential

An average worker in this occupation is paid $18.17/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.06, while experienced workers are paid $21.27. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 188 Tile & Stone Setters in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 220.

Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Tile & Stone Setters are Building Finishing Contractors, Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing, and Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Tile & Stone Setters include Building and Construction, Mathematics, and Customer and Personal Service.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Tile & Stone Setters is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.

Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET