Occupation is in demand for the following regions:
Northeast
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
About 28% of tile setters are self-employed.
Most work in cities where there are high levels of construction activity.
Major employers:
- Tile setting contractors
- Home furnishing stores
Outlook
Demand for this occupation is growing steadily.The demand for tile setters will stem from population and business growth as well as the popularity of tile and marble. Tiles made of many materials are becoming more popular, especially in the growing number of more expensive homes.
Job prospects are best for workers with experience in general construction and a good work history.
Tile Setters (CIS 100211)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
2,340 Small |
& |
7.6% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
220 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
43 Small |
& |
14.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
43 Small |
& |
11.6% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
785 Small |
& |
7.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
74 Few |
| Decatur Area |
32 Small |
& |
6.2% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
175 Medium |
& |
6.9% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
16 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
306 Medium |
& |
5.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
28 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
53 Medium |
& |
11.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
20 Small |
& |
10.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
32 Small |
& |
-3.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Lake County |
128 Small |
& |
11.7% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
| McHenry County |
86 Medium |
& |
19.8% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
10 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
31 Small |
& |
3.2% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
63 Medium |
& |
4.8% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
106 Small |
& |
2.8% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
9 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
27 Small |
& |
3.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
37 Small |
& |
0.0% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
82 Medium |
& |
12.2% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
8 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
19 Small |
& |
5.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
41 Small |
& |
7.3% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
69 Medium |
& |
10.1% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
| Vermilion County |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
172 Medium |
& |
8.7% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
17 Moderate |
| United States |
57,000 Small |
& |
8.6% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
5,400 Few |