Top Skills for This Career
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Identifying problems, considering possible solutions, and choosing appropriate actions.
Paying close attention to accuracy, quality, instructions, and small but important details.
Adjusting effectively when priorities, conditions, tools, or expectations change.
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How to Become One
Flooring installers and tile and stone setters typically need no formal educational credential. They learn their trade on the job, sometimes starting as a helper. PayThe median annual wage for flooring installers and tile and stone setters was $54,390 in May 2025. Job Outlook Overall employment of flooring installers and tile and stone setters is projected to grow 4 percent from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,400 openings for flooring installers and tile and stone setters are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for flooring installers and tile and stone setters. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of flooring installers and tile and stone setters with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about flooring installers and tile and stone setters by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Pay
The median annual wage for flooring installers and tile and stone setters was $54,390 in May 2025. Job Outlook Overall employment of flooring installers and tile and stone setters is projected to grow 4 percent from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,400 openings for flooring installers and tile and stone setters are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for flooring installers and tile and stone setters. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of flooring installers and tile and stone setters with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about flooring installers and tile and stone setters by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of flooring installers and tile and stone setters is projected to grow 4 percent from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,400 openings for flooring installers and tile and stone setters are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for flooring installers and tile and stone setters. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of flooring installers and tile and stone setters with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about flooring installers and tile and stone setters by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
What They Do
Flooring installers and tile and stone setters lay and finish carpet, wood, vinyl, tile, and other materials.
Work Environment
Installing flooring, tile, and stone is physically demanding, with workers spending much of their time reaching, bending, and kneeling. Most work full time, although schedules may vary.
How to Become a Flooring Installer or Tile and Stone Setter
Flooring installers and tile and stone setters typically need no formal educational credential. They learn their trade on the job, sometimes starting as a helper.
Pay
The median annual wage for flooring installers and tile and stone setters was $54,390 in May 2025.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of flooring installers and tile and stone setters is projected to grow 4 percent from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 6,400 openings for flooring installers and tile and stone setters are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for flooring installers and tile and stone setters.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of flooring installers and tile and stone setters with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about flooring installers and tile and stone setters by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Work Environment
Installing flooring, tile, and stone is physically demanding, with workers spending much of their time reaching, bending, and kneeling. Most work full time, although schedules may vary.
How to Become a Flooring Installer or Tile and Stone Setter
Flooring installers and tile and stone setters typically need no formal educational credential. They learn their trade on the job, sometimes starting as a helper.
Pay
The median annual wage for flooring installers and tile and stone setters was $54,390 in May 2025.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of flooring installers and tile and stone setters is projected to grow 4 percent from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 6,400 openings for flooring installers and tile and stone setters are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for flooring installers and tile and stone setters.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of flooring installers and tile and stone setters with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about flooring installers and tile and stone setters by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for flooring installers and tile and stone setters.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of flooring installers and tile and stone setters with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about flooring installers and tile and stone setters by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
More Information
Learn more about flooring installers and tile and stone setters by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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