O*NET-SOC 47-2044.00

Tile and Stone Setters

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2023
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.008/2023
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2023
Mathematics2.A.1.e3.008/2023
Speaking2.A.1.d3.008/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.7508/2023
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6208/2023
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.508/2023
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.3808/2023
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.3808/2023
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.2508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.Core5708/2023
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.Core5708/2023
Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.Core5708/2023
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.Core5708/2023
Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.Core5608/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.5711/2023
Artistic2.5711/2023
Investigative1.3911/2023
Social1.2911/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.