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How to become tile and stone setterseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become tile and stone setters

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as tile and stone setters

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.