Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Tile and Stone Setters

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Terrazzo Workers and FinishersLateral Move94.1% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Terrazzo Workers and Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Terrazzo Workers and Finishers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 37% higher.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $76,170
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  2. StonemasonsLateral Move93.1% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Stonemasons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Stonemasons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% higher.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $57,390
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  3. Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersLateral Move92.6% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% lower.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $47,550
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  4. Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersLateral Move89.4% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% higher.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $58,930
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  5. Brickmasons and BlockmasonsLateral Move92.7% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Brickmasons and Blockmasons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Brickmasons and Blockmasons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 12% higher.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $62,120
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  6. Carpet InstallersLateral Move95.8% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Carpet Installers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Carpet Installers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 10% lower.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $50,340
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  7. CarpentersLateral Move92.9% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Carpenters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Carpenters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 9% higher.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $60,580
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  8. Floor Sanders and FinishersLateral Move90.6% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Floor Sanders and Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Floor Sanders and Finishers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 9% lower.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $50,440
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  9. Furniture FinishersCareer Change91.5% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Furniture Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Furniture Finishers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 20% lower.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $44,540
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  10. Structural Iron and Steel WorkersLateral Move91.6% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Structural Iron and Steel Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Structural Iron and Steel Workers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 13% higher.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $62,780
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  11. Fence ErectorsLateral Move90.8% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Fence Erectors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Fence Erectors sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% lower.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $47,980
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  12. Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and BlastersLateral Move92.9% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 10% higher.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $61,390
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  13. Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticCareer Change89.2% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 15% higher.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $63,870
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  14. UpholsterersCareer Change92.4% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Upholsterers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Upholsterers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 17% lower.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $46,340
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  15. Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersLateral Move92.3% skill match

    Tile and Stone Setters and Hazardous Materials Removal Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Hazardous Materials Removal Workers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 11% lower.

    Current median salary
    $55,690
    Target median salary
    $49,450
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.