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Job outlook for tile installers in the United States
Tile installer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected tile installer job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 5,100 new jobs for tile installers are projected over the next decade.
Tile installer salaries have increased 9% for tile installers in the last 5 years.
There are over 23,972 tile installers currently employed in the United States.
There are 16,704 active tile installer job openings in the US.
The average tile installer salary is $41,110.
Are tile installer jobs in demand?
Tile installer job and salary trends over time
Tile installer jobs over time
Tile installer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,972 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 22,219 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 23,570 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 22,790 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 22,609 | 0.01% |
Average tile installer salary over time
Tile installer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $41,110 | $19.76 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | $40,023 | $19.24 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $38,898 | $18.70 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | $38,749 | $18.63 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $37,615 | $18.08 | +2.7% |
Tile installer jobs by state
Most common states for tile installers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 41 | 4% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 29 | 4% |
| 3 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 184 | 3% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 171 | 3% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 104 | 3% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 95 | 3% |
| 7 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 93 | 3% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 83 | 3% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 54 | 3% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 178 | 2% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 157 | 2% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 140 | 2% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 133 | 2% |
| 14 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 114 | 2% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 110 | 2% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 87 | 2% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 86 | 2% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 58 | 2% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 33 | 2% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 23 | 2% |
Most common cities for tile installers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Bernardino | 3 | 1% | $50,447 |
| 2 | Meridian | 1 | 1% | $37,715 |
| 3 | Santa Clarita | 1 | 1% | $51,425 |
| 4 | Norfolk | 1 | 0% | $35,635 |
Tile Installer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of tile installer experts
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What type of skills will young Tile Installers need?
John T. McGrath Jr.: First and foremost, dependability, listening skills, teamwork, and commitment to completing the job. Technical skills can easily be taught.
Secondly, understanding the value of continuing education-knowing when to sharpen your skills is a skill itself. That's why it is important to take advantage of training programs that feature an ever-evolving curriculum. This is especially true for those looking to enter the construction industry (and more specifically, the floorcovering installation industry), where it is imperative to stay up to date with new advances. Training programs offered by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) and INSTALL offer many certifications, allowing you to develop new skills and get the training you need to pursue a new career in floorcovering. What's more, some programs offer the opportunity to become an apprentice. That means you can get paid to become educated through a combination of formal classes and on-the-job learning. And getting started is easy.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Tile Installers to find work opportunities?
John T. McGrath Jr.: The UBC has apprenticeships in every state in the USA and province in Canada. There are a lot of opportunities for work in industrial and healthcare construction and floorcovering installation in these regions.