Tile setter apprentice vs tile mason

The differences between tile setters apprentice and tile masons can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a tile setter apprentice and a tile mason. Additionally, a tile setter apprentice has an average salary of $47,050, which is higher than the $43,837 average annual salary of a tile mason.

Tile setter apprentice vs tile mason overview

	Tile Setter Apprentice	Tile Mason
Yearly salary	$47,050	$43,837
Hourly rate	$22.62	$21.08
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	12,828	337
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Tile setter apprentice vs tile mason salary

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

	Tile Setter Apprentice	Tile Mason
Average salary	$47,050	$43,837
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $66,000	Between $29,000 And $65,000
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Differences between tile setter apprentice and tile mason education

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

	Tile Setter Apprentice	Tile Mason
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	General Studies	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Tile setter apprentice vs tile mason demographics

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

	Tile Setter Apprentice	Tile Mason
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%	Male, 97.6% Female, 2.4%
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, 4.6% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 38.5% Asian, 1.1% White, 51.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between tile setter apprentice and tile mason 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

Tile mason example responsibilities.

Lay tile & brick for walk ways and CIA buildings then prompt to foreman for crew
Ensure the historical integrity of properties through application of masonry techniques and detail cosmetic repairs.
Prepare and apply mortar or other adhesives to install tile and marble in a plan area.

Tile setter apprentice vs tile mason skills

Common tile setter apprentice skills

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

Common tile mason skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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