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Will AI replace tile and stone setters?AI replacement risk 11% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$55,690
25th–75th pct. $45,200–$70,220
Top pay (est.)
$111,900
Top 10% $86,110
Pay in 5 years
$66,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$78,600est.
$67,600–$91,200
Outlook score
69/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
11%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.8%
3,300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Tile and Stone Setters? AI replacement risk

11%
Very low
Ranked #43 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Tile and Stone Setters

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.1
Mathematics
3.1
Coordination
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
2.9
Time Management
2.9
Complex Problem Solving
2.8
Instructing
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
3.9
Design
3.3
Mathematics
3.3
Customer and Personal Service
3.0
Education and Training
2.8
Administration and Management
2.7
Production and Processing
2.4
Mechanical
2.3

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesThinking CreativelyMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

VisualizationExtent FlexibilityNear VisionTrunk StrengthStatic StrengthFar Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma
48%
Less than high school
37%
Some college
11%
Post-secondary certificate
4%

Training before entry

1–2 years
30%
3–6 months
17%
2–4 years
15%
6–12 months
12%
1–3 months
12%
Up to 1 month
8%
None / short demo
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
34%
None
24%
6–12 months
15%
3–6 months
11%
2–4 years
10%
4–6 years
6%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.