Career Profile
Tile & Stone Setters
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.
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Tile & Stone Setters
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 25 openings per year are projected for Tile & Stone Setters.
Employment Change
Employment for Tile & Stone Setters is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.0% between 2023 and 2028.
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.