CAREER

Tile and Stone Setters

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$44,220

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+8.6% (as fast as the average)

Career

What Tile and Stone Setters Do

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

Other Job Titles Tile and Stone Setters May Have

Ceramic Tile Mechanic, Ceramic Tile Setter, Marble Mason, Tile Finisher, Tile Installer, Tile Mason, Tile Mechanic, Tile Setter, Tile and Marble Installer, Tile and Marble Setter

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
  • Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
  • Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
  • Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
  • Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.

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