Tile and Stone Setters
SOC Code: 47-2044 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Tile and Stone Setters. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $68,640 | $85,654 | $102,648 | $119,662 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $47,237 | $65,021 | $82,826 | $100,610 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $57,325 | $70,782 | $84,240 | $97,698 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $52,270 | $66,706 | $81,120 | $95,555 |
| Binghamton, NY | $43,701 | $60,029 | $76,357 | $92,685 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,843 | $61,048 | $76,232 | $91,437 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $60,861 | $71,053 | $81,245 | $91,437 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $61,214 | $71,282 | $81,370 | $91,437 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $60,237 | $70,574 | $80,891 | $91,229 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $45,282 | $60,549 | $75,795 | $91,062 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.8 | |
| Monitoring | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Design | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.6 |
| Mechanical | 2.6 |
| English Language | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 48.0% |
| Less than high school | 36.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 10.7% |
| Some college | 4.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
- Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
- Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
- Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
- Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
- Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
- Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
- Level concrete and allow to dry.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Salesforce software Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor EasyCAD Iris 2D Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro TileGem
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