# Tile and Stone Setters

> Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 47-2044.00
- **Summary:** Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

## Aliases

- Tile Installer
- Tile Mechanic
- Tile Setter
- Tile and Marble Installer
- Ceramic Tile Mechanic
- Ceramic Tile Setter
- Tile Finisher
- Tile Man
- Tile Mason
- Tile and Marble Setter
- Acoustical Carpenter
- Acoustical Installer

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ao |
| Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.d |
| 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. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.a |
| Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints. | Core | 4.A.1.b.3.d |
| Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.a |
| Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ag |
| Level concrete and allow to dry. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.g |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Align masonry materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.ao |
| Determine construction project layouts. | 4.A.2.b.1.d |
| Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Remove excess materials from finished construction projects. | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Install masonry materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Apply adhesives to construction materials. | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Apply mortar. | 4.A.3.a.2.am |
| Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities. | 4.A.3.a.1.a |
| Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures. | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Estimate construction project costs. | 4.A.1.b.3.b |
| Estimate construction project labor requirements. | 4.A.2.b.1.h |
| Measure work site dimensions. | 4.A.1.b.3.d |
| Mark reference points on construction materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.ao |
| Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Estimate materials requirements for projects. | 4.A.2.b.1.h |
| Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools. | 4.A.3.a.2.o |
| Install building fixtures. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies. | 4.A.4.a.1.b |
| Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | 4.A.1.b.3.a |
| Cut metal components for installation. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Select construction materials. | 4.A.2.b.1.j |
| Order construction or extraction materials or equipment. | 4.A.4.c.3.e |
| Apply sealants or other protective coatings. | 4.A.3.a.2.ag |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 3.97 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.75 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.62 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.5 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.38 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.38 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.35 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.12 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.12 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Stamina | ability | 3.12 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.12 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.04 |
| Design | knowledge | 3.01 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Mathematics | essential_skill | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | ability | 3 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 2.88 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | ability | 2.88 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 2.75 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 2.75 |
| Originality | ability | 2.75 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software | yes | no |
| Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| EasyCAD Iris 2D | Computer aided design CAD software | no | no |
| Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro | Project management software | no | no |
| TileGem | Computer aided design CAD software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.91 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.9 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.55 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.54 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 4.47 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.37 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 4.28 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.25 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.2 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.05 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.86 |
| Contact With Others | 3.81 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.75 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.6 |
| Time Pressure | 3.57 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.53 |
| Telephone Conversations | 3.48 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.4 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.36 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 3.34 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.29 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.23 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.12 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.12 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 3.12 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.11 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.07 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.01 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 2.97 |
| Level of Competition | 2.94 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.9 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 2.87 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 2.81 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 2.81 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 2.56 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.53 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 2.44 |
| Exposed to High Places | 2.23 |
| Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles | 2.1 |
| E-Mail | 2.06 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 47.98 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 36.88 |
| Some College Courses | 10.73 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 4.41 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 6.27 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.66 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 2.74 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 2.53 |
| Applied Arts and Design | specific_interest_area | 2.45 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.34 |
| Visual Arts | specific_interest_area | 2.21 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.11 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 1.76 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 1.53 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 1.47 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.44 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 1.38 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 1.34 |
| Perseverance | work_style | 1.34 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 47-2042.00 | role-47-2042-00 | Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | Primary-Short |
| 47-2053.00 | role-47-2053-00 | Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | Primary-Short |
| 47-2022.00 | role-47-2022-00 | Stonemasons | Primary-Short |
| 47-3011.00 | role-47-3011-00 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | Primary-Short |
| 51-9195.03 | role-51-9195-03 | Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | Primary-Short |
| 47-2021.00 | role-47-2021-00 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Primary-Long |
| 47-2041.00 | role-47-2041-00 | Carpet Installers | Primary-Long |
| 47-2081.00 | role-47-2081-00 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | Primary-Long |
| 47-2051.00 | role-47-2051-00 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | Primary-Long |
| 47-2161.00 | role-47-2161-00 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | Primary-Long |
| 47-2043.00 | role-47-2043-00 | Floor Sanders and Finishers | Supplemental |
| 47-2131.00 | role-47-2131-00 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Construction | construction |

## Education Level

- **Category:** No formal educational credential

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Construction Trades | construction-trades |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 52240
- **Mean Wage:** 57590
- **Pct10Wage:** 36140
- **Pct25Wage:** 44540
- **Pct75Wage:** 64980
- **Pct90Wage:** 82960
- **Employment:** 38740
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 31210 | 55160 | 15.29 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 5420 | 47350 | 1.69 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 1480 | 52700 | 0.38 |
| 238140 | 238140 | Masonry Contractors | National industry | 1090 | 59780 | 30.21 |
| 238310 | 238310 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | National industry | 220 | 55690 | 3.56 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 120 | 27040 | 0.18 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 40 | 47690 |  |
| 238220 | 238220 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | National industry |  | 46810 |  |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector |  | 48540 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 238140 | 238140 | Masonry Contractors | National industry | 1090 | 30.21 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 31210 | 15.29 |
| 238310 | 238310 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | National industry | 220 | 3.56 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 5420 | 1.69 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 1480 | 0.38 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 120 | 0.18 |
- **Count:** 9

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.75 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.22543 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.8504819 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.196271 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 16
- **Percentile:** 13
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 10 | felten_aioe |
| 20 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 19 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.22543 | 10 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.15000000000000002 | 20 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.0724300003329326 | 19 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.75
- **Percentile:** 61
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.025
- **Beta:** 0.08750000000000001
- **Gamma:** 0.15000000000000002

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed. | 0.0083193308382188 | 4.36 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 10.1
- **Growth Percentile:** 93
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 4.2
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 45
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 52.6
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 58

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 25
- **Skills:** 37
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 10
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 426d2a9f846b6136