5 of the Most Popular Types of Tile Worker Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Tile Worker Jobs

• Tile Setter

  Salary range: $31,500 - $46,500

  Tile Setter is a common job search query. Most salaries for Tile Setter jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tile Setter job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Tiling

  Salary range: $39,500 - $59,000

  Tiling jobs focus on installing tile and working to repair tile installations. Your duties as a tiling professional include preparing the surface and then laying tile on the walls or installing tile flooring or countertops. You may need to install a subfloor or panels before tiling. You cut tile and apply adhesive and grout to create a stable, flat surface. Tilers work on both residential and commercial projects. Some specialists with advanced skills may perform responsibilities like designing and installing mosaic designs or installing tile inlays or other decorative elements. You may work as a subcontractor on construction or renovation projects.

• Tile Installer

  Salary range: $40,000 - $55,500

  As a tile installer, also known as a tile setter, your primary responsibilities are to measure, cut, and install tile flooring. You handle the prep work, which includes removing the existing floor, leveling the surface, cleaning the area, and shaping the tile. You lay the tile with mortar, add spacers, apply grout, leave a clean surface, and handle other construction duties. You may work with marble, granite, and other materials. A tile installer uses hand and power tools and communicates with the client to ensure project satisfaction.

• Ceramic Tile Installer

  Salary range: $40,500 - $55,500

  A ceramic tile installer or tile setter is responsible for installing tile flooring in homes, businesses, and other buildings. As a ceramic tile installer, your job duties revolve around the installation of ceramic tiles using various tile setting techniques and materials. You may also work with other materials such as marble, porcelain, granite, vinyl, or composite tiles. You must be adept at aligning tiles, applying grout, sealing the finished surface, and cutting tiles to create the desired pattern without any gaps. You must also be able to safely use special power saws to cut ceramic tile without damaging it.

• Apprentice Tiling

  Salary range: $36,000 - $48,000

  Apprentice Tiling is a typical job search query Most salaries for Apprentice Tiling jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $48,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Apprentice Tiling job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.