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Tile and Stone Setters

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$52240	4200	10.1%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$52240

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

4200

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

10.1%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

Detailed Work Activities

Align masonry materials.
Determine construction project layouts.
Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
Install masonry materials.
Apply adhesives to construction materials.
Apply mortar.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures.
Estimate construction project costs.
Estimate construction project labor requirements.
Measure work site dimensions.
Mark reference points on construction materials.
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
Estimate materials requirements for projects.
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Install building fixtures.
Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
Cut metal components for installation.
Select construction materials.
Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.
Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
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.
Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.
Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.
Level concrete and allow to dry.
Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.
Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.
Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.
Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.
Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
Brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles, finished side down, onto paper.
Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications.
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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