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Tile and Marble Setters
Job Information
Apply hard tile, marble, and wood tile to walls, floors, ceilings, and roof decks.
Information
- Most workers learn on the job.
- About 35 percent of carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers are self-employed.
- Projected job growth varies by specialty; for example, tile and marble setters are expected to grow by 14 percent, while carpet installers is projected to decline by 1 percent.
- Employment of carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers is less sensitive to fluctuations in construction activity than is employment of workers in other construction trades.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $37,080/yr ($18.54/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | High School diploma |