Tile Setter Jobs

Tile setters, also known as tile and stone setters, install ceramic, glass, stone, and other tiles on floors, walls, and roofs in residential, commercial, and public buildings. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for tile and stone setters was $48,910 (approximately $23.52 per hour) as of May 2023, with the mean annual wage at $53,920. More recent BLS data from May 2024 reports a median annual wage of $52,000 ($25.00 per hour) for flooring installers and tile and stone setters combined.

The occupation requires physical stamina, precision, and skill in cutting and aligning materials using tools like trowels and wet saws. Employment for flooring installers and tile and stone setters is projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 8,400 openings annually due to replacements and new demand in construction. The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook page is available at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/tile-and-marble-setters.htm. Common certifications include Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Certified Tile Installer (Tile Council of North America), Certified Tile Installer (CTI) (National Tile Contractors Association - NTCA), and OSHA 10/30-Hour Construction Safety (OSHA).