Salary Breakdown
Tile and Stone Setters
Average
$45,350
ANNUAL
$21.80
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,670
ANNUAL
$14.75
HOURLY
Mid Level
$43,920
ANNUAL
$21.11
HOURLY
Expert Level
$61,240
ANNUAL
$29.44
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Tile and Stone Setters
880
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Tile and Stone Setters
Supporting Programs
Tile and Stone Setters
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Top Expected Tasks
Tile and Stone Setters
01
Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
02
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
03
Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
04
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
05
Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
06
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
07
Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
08
Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
09
Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
10
Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Tile and Stone Setters
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Mathematics
ABILITY
Extent Flexibility
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Visualization
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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