Floor Layer
Code: 47-2042.00
Also known as: Floor Covering Contractor, Floor Coverings Installer, Floor Layer, Flooring Installer, Flooring Mechanic, Tile Installer, Tile Setter, Vinyl Installer
Description: Floor Layers use materials such as tile and marble to set or finish floors and other surfaces. Due to the nature of the position, a lot of time is spent bending, kneeling and reaching. Most Floor Layers learn their craft through on-the-job experience, as a helper, or through an apprenticeship.
Typical wages
| 10% | $27,260 |
| 25% | $33,900 |
| Median | $45,520 |
| 75% | $61,450 |
| 90% | $79,500 |
| 10% | $13.11 |
| 25% | $16.3 |
| Median | $21.89 |
| 75% | $29.55 |
| 90% | $38.22 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
22,900 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
25,200 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 2,200 |