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Job outlook for tile setters in the United States
Tile setter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected tile setter job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 5,100 new jobs for tile setters are projected over the next decade.
Tile setter salaries have increased 9% for tile setters in the last 5 years.
There are over 22,991 tile setters currently employed in the United States.
There are 6,365 active tile setter job openings in the US.
The average tile setter salary is $40,363.
Are tile setter jobs in demand?
Yes, tile setter jobs are in demand. Tile setter demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Tile Setter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of tile setter jobs and the average tile setter salary over time.
Tile Setter jobs over time
Tile Setter job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22,991 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 21,309 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 22,605 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 21,857 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 21,684 | 0.01% |
Average tile setter salary over time
Tile Setter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,363 | $19.41 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $39,295 | $18.89 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $38,191 | $18.36 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $38,045 | $18.29 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $36,931 | $17.76 | +2.7% |
Tile Setter jobs by state
Most common states for tile setters
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 41 | 6% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 61 | 5% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 49 | 5% |
| 4 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 61 | 4% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 32 | 4% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 28 | 4% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 26 | 4% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 25 | 4% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 22 | 4% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 286 | 3% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 259 | 3% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 184 | 3% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 184 | 3% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 165 | 3% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 104 | 3% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 91 | 3% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 55 | 3% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 40 | 3% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 31 | 3% |
| 20 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 220 | 2% |
Most common cities for tile setters
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield | 1 | 1% | $53,130 |
| 2 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $52,430 |
| 3 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $50,221 |