Floor layers and tile setters
Floor layers and tile setters install, maintain and repair flooring, and cover floors, walls and other surfaces with tiles or mosaic panels for decorative or other purposes.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your Wage
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Floor layers and tile setters - from $2,924 to $8,182 per month - 2026.
- A Floor layers and tile setters typically earns between $2,924 and $5,471 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $3,018 and $6,184 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Preparing floor areas for covering with a variety of materials
- Assembling carpet, tiles or other materials and laying them on floors according to design and other specifications
- Preparing wall areas for covering with tiles or other materials for decorative or other purposes such as acoustic insulation
- Setting tiles and constructing and laying mosaic panels to walls, floors and other surfaces
