Tile setter apprentice vs apprentice

The differences between tile setters apprentice and apprentices can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a tile setter apprentice, becoming an apprentice takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a tile setter apprentice has an average salary of $47,050, which is higher than the $37,107 average annual salary of an apprentice.

The top three skills for a tile setter apprentice include floor designs, preps and unload materials. The most important skills for an apprentice are PET, customer service, and basic math.

Tile setter apprentice vs apprentice overview

	Tile Setter Apprentice	Apprentice
Yearly salary	$47,050	$37,107
Hourly rate	$22.62	$17.84
Growth rate	4%	7%
Number of jobs	12,828	13,014
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	40	42
Years of experience	2	12

Tile setter apprentice vs apprentice salary

Tile setters apprentice and apprentices have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tile Setter Apprentice	Apprentice
Average salary	$47,050	$37,107
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $66,000	Between $26,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	Worcester, MA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Mid-South Management
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between tile setter apprentice and apprentice education

There are a few differences between a tile setter apprentice and an apprentice in terms of educational background:

	Tile Setter Apprentice	Apprentice
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tile setter apprentice vs apprentice demographics

Here are the differences between tile setters apprentice' and apprentices' demographics:

	Tile Setter Apprentice	Apprentice
Average age	40	42
Gender ratio	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%	Male, 78.4% Female, 21.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.0% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 30.4% Asian, 1.6% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 2.2% White, 64.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between tile setter apprentice and apprentice duties and responsibilities

Tile setter apprentice example responsibilities.

Lay tile & brick for walk ways and CIA buildings then prompt to foreman for crew
Install tiling for new construction and remodeling projects.
Install, layout and design ceramic, stone, hardwood and laminate flooring.
Perform all aspects of tiling, from surface preparation through tile setting and grouting.
Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
Remove and install custom size vinyl replacement windows for residential homes and commercial

Apprentice example responsibilities.

Perform services include but not limit to plumbing, roofing, siding, painting, tiling, and electrical work.
Replace asphalt shingles, and other cold application roofs, and built-up roofs and apply caulking materials and membrane waterproofing.
Experience with EPDM & TPO single-ply membrane, fully adhere and mechanically fasten.
Assist journeyman with bending pipe (EMT, PVC & rigid), pulling and installing wire, and terminating panels
Locate and repair leaks in asphalt, asbestos, and slate shingles, tile and built-up roofs and single-ply membranes.
Install and repair electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, conduit systems, fixtures, wall sockets, plugs and switches.

Tile setter apprentice vs apprentice skills

Common tile setter apprentice skills

Floor Designs, 43%
Preps, 25%
Unload Materials, 11%
Tiling, 9%
Demo, 6%
Caulking, 5%

Common apprentice skills

PET, 43%
Customer Service, 28%
Basic Math, 6%
Apprenticeship, 4%
Safety Procedures, 3%
CPR, 1%