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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video 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 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
