Composition tile layer vs tile finisher

The differences between composition tile layers and tile finishers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a composition tile layer and a tile finisher. Additionally, a composition tile layer has an average salary of $35,202, which is higher than the $30,430 average annual salary of a tile finisher.

Composition tile layer vs tile finisher overview

	Composition Tile Layer	Tile Finisher
Yearly salary	$35,202	$30,430
Hourly rate	$16.92	$14.63
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	334	2,188
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Diploma, 67%	High School Diploma, 52%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Composition tile layer vs tile finisher salary

Composition tile layers and tile finishers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Composition Tile Layer	Tile Finisher
Average salary	$35,202	$30,430
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $53,000	Between $20,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between composition tile layer and tile finisher education

There are a few differences between a composition tile layer and a tile finisher in terms of educational background:

	Composition Tile Layer	Tile Finisher
Most common degree	Diploma, 67%	High School Diploma, 52%
Most common major	Aviation	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Composition tile layer vs tile finisher demographics

Here are the differences between composition tile layers' and tile finishers' demographics:

	Composition Tile Layer	Tile Finisher
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 70.0% Female, 30.0%	Male, 90.1% Female, 9.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.6% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 38.5% Asian, 1.1% White, 51.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 6.0% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% Asian, 1.8% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between composition tile layer and tile finisher duties and responsibilities

Composition tile layer example responsibilities.

Mix all tiling materials such as thin-set grouts and mud work; follow all chemical usage instructions and safety standards.
Prepare and apply mortar or other adhesives to install tile and marble in a plan area.

Tile finisher example responsibilities.

Lay tile & brick for walk ways and CIA buildings then prompt to foreman for crew
Install and repair VCT (commercial vinyl tile) and carpet in chain grocery stores.
help with masonry applications: measuring, cutting, fabricating, grinding, polishing, caulking of stone & tile.
Assist ICM with project management responsibilities and updating and editing documentation for ISO compliance.
Add finishing techniques such as to buffing, polishing, grinding, de-burring and etching, according to work specs.

Composition tile layer vs tile finisher

Composition tile layer vs tile finisher overview

Composition tile layer vs tile finisher salary

Differences between composition tile layer and tile finisher education

Composition tile layer vs tile finisher demographics

Differences between composition tile layer and tile finisher duties and responsibilities

Composition tile layer example responsibilities.

Tile finisher example responsibilities.

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