Tile and Stone Setters

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

Tasks Include:

Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
Level concrete and allow to dry.
Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.
Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +5.4%

National: +10.4%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$48,910.00

State

$45,720.00

Regional

Tile and Stone Setters

Description

Career Cluster:

Architecture & Construction

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 47.98%
Less than a High School Diploma = 36.88%
Some College Courses = 10.73%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 4.41%

Related Work Experience

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 34.27%
None = 24.07%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 15.43%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 10.84%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 9.62%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 5.77%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 29.97%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 16.64%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 15.24%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 12.33%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 11.85%
Up to and including 1 month = 8.50%
None = 5.45%

On-the-Job Training

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 35.78%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 25.40%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 18.12%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 15.24%
None or short demonstration = 4.09%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 1.36%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile, and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
Level concrete and allow to dry.
Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat to a metal screen.
Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.
Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.
Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Prepare cost and labor estimates, based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.
Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.
Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications.
Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.
Brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles, finished side down, onto paper.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Adjustable widemouth pliers
Air compressors
Power grinders (Angle grinders)
Articulating boom lift (Articulating boom lifts)
Power grinders (Base grinders)
Bench vises
Blow torches
Levels (Builders' levels)
Floats (Bull floats)
Trowels (Buttering trowels)
Caulking guns
Chalk lines
Power chippers (Chipping hammers)
Hammers (Claw hammers)
Cold chisels
Plaster or mortar mixers (Colloidal mixers)
Files (Double-sided files)
Plaster or mortar mixers (Drum cement mixers)
Dust collectors
Masks or accessories (Dust masks)
Ear muffs
Ear plugs
Winches (Electric winches)
Air exhausters (Exhaust fans)
Eyewashers or eye wash stations (Eyewash facilities)
Facial shields (Face shields)
Safety harnesses or belts (Fall arrest systems)
Trowels (Finishing trowels)
Trowels (Flat trowels)
Power grinders (Floor grinding machines)
Floor polishers
Floor scrapers
Floor scrubbers
Gas generators
Trowels (Gauging trowels)
Goggles
Abrasive stones (Grinding stones)
Floats (Grout floats)
Power saws (Grout saws)
Razor knives (Grout scrapers)
Trowels (Grouting trowels)
Saws (Hacksaws)
Power drills (Hammer drills)
Hammers
Hard hats
Trowels (Heavy gauge trowels)
Plaster or mortar mixers (Horizontal shaft mixers)
Glue guns (Hot glue guns)
Pneumatic hammer (Jackhammers)
Scaffolding (Ladder jacks)
Ladders
Levels (Laser levels)
Squares (Laser squares)
Tape measures (Layout sticks)
Levels
Lifelines or lifeline equipment (Lifelines)
Floats (Magnesium floats)
Mallets
Trowels (Margin trowels)
Scaffolding (Mechanical scaffolds)
Power grinders (Mini grinders)
Plaster or mortar mixers (Mixing drills)
Pry bars (Molding prybars)
Trowels (Notch trowels)
Notebook computers
Plaster or mortar mixers (Pan mixers)
Personal computers
Plumb bobs
Trowels (Point trowels)
Power buffers (Polishers)
Plaster or mortar mixers (Portable mortar mixers)
Power buffers
Power chippers (Power chisels)
Power drills
Power routers
Scarifiers (Power scarifiers)
Power saws (Power tile saws)
Power saws (Power undercut saws)
Pry bars
Putty knives
Respirators
Scaffolding (Rolling scaffolds)
Hammers (Rubber hammers)
Safety glasses
Protective gloves (Safety gloves)
Scaffolding
Scissor lift (Scissor lifts)
Concrete spreaders (Screeds)
Screwdrivers
Concrete spreaders (Serrated spreaders)
Socket sets (Socket wrench sets)
Spatulas (Spreader spatulas)
Squares
Power screwguns (Stand-up screw guns)
Staple guns
Scaffolding (Stationary scaffolds)
Power grinders (Stone grinders)
Power buffers (Stone polishers)
Tape measures (Story pole tape measures)
Straight edges (Straightedges)
Suction cups
Tape measures
Nibblers (Tile cutters)
Floor scrubbers (Tile grout cleaning machines)
End cut pliers (Tile nippers)
Tinners snips (Tin snips)
Level sensors or transmitters (Transit levels)
Utility knives
Plaster or mortar mixers (Vertical shaft mixers)
Levels (Water levels)
Power saws (Wet saws)
Wet or dry combination vacuum cleaners (Wet-dry vacuums)
Pry bars (Wonder bars)
Floats (Wood floats)

Technologies Include:

Computer aided design CAD software

EasyCAD Iris 2D
TileGem

Project management software

Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor
Blue Cove Technologies PlanPoint
Floor Covering Soft FloorEstimate Pro

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Additional Resources

For general information about the work of carpet installers and floor layers, contact:

Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association
7439 Milwood Dr.
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Additional information on training for carpet installers and floor layers is available from:

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
1750 New York Ave. NW.
Washington, DC 20006
http://www.iupat.org

For general information about the work of tilesetters and finishers, contact:

International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Workers
International Masonry Institute
Apprenticeship and Training
815 15th St. NW.
Washington, DC 20005
http://www.bacweb.org

National Association of Home Builders
1201 15th St. NW.
Washington, DC 20005
http://www.nahb.com

For information concerning training of carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers contact:

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
101 Constitution Ave. NW.
Washington, DC 20001
http://www.carpenters.org/Home.aspx

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet291)

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
74.25	Building and Construction	Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
58.75	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
51.00	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
50.25	Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
53.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
50.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
50.00	Mathematics	Using mathematics to solve problems.
50.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
50.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
50.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
68.75	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
65.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
62.50	Extent Flexibility	The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
59.50	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
59.50	Trunk Strength	The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
56.25	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53.00	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
53.00	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
53.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
53.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
53.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
53.00	Stamina	The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
53.00	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
53.00	Static Strength	The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
53.00	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
50.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
50.00	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
50.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
50.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
50.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
50.00	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
50.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
81.75	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
73.25	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
71.75	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
70.25	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
67.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
66.25	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
66.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
65.00	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
64.75	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
64.25	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
62.00	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
61.25	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
59.00	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
56.75	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
54.75	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
53.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
50.50	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
49.50	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
87.25	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
79.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
78.75	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
76.25	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
75.50	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
74.25	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
73.25	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
72.50	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
72.25	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
72.00	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
71.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
71.25	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
67.75	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
61.25	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
58.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
61.17	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
55.50	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
98.20	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
98.00	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
91.00	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
90.80	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
89.40	Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling	How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
87.40	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
85.60	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
85.00	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
84.00	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
81.00	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
77.20	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
76.20	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
75.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
72.00	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
71.40	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
70.60	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
69.60	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
68.00	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
67.20	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
66.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
65.80	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
64.60	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
62.40	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
62.40	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
62.40	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
62.20	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
61.40	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
60.20	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
59.40	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
58.80	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
58.00	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
57.40	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
56.20	Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance	How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
56.20	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
51.20	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
50.60	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?

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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$33,120.00	$48,910.00	$62,230.00
Virginia	$31,990.00	$45,720.00	$54,340.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	$24,960.00	$27,700.00	$40,980.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$35,920.00	$47,760.00	$50,530.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	$39,800.00	$47,810.00	$57,450.00
Piedmont Workforce	$37,160.00	$47,200.00	$54,060.00
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	55,600	61,400	+10.4%
Virginia	971	1,023	+5.4%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.5
Performing General Physical Activities	4.0
Handling and Moving Objects	4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	3.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	3.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Training and Teaching Others	3.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	3.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Processing Information	3.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.5
Analyzing Data or Information	2.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	2.5
Coaching and Developing Others	2.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.5
Developing and Building Teams	2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Documenting/Recording Information	2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	2.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	2.0
Selling or Influencing Others	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.0
Performing Administrative Activities	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	1.5
Working with Computers	1.5

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Tile Finisher
Tile Installer
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Tilesetter
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