The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Tile setting contractors
- Home furnishing stores
Outlook
Demand for this career is growing very 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.
This is a small career and very few job openings are expected. 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 |
1,670 Small |
& |
7.9% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
147 Few |
| Champaign Area |
31 Very small |
& |
9.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
47 Very small |
& |
6.4% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Cook County |
504 Small |
& |
8.5% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
45 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
29 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
156 Small |
& |
12.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Du Page County |
174 Small |
& |
1.7% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
43 Very small |
& |
9.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
15 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
37 Very small |
& |
8.1% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Lake County |
90 Small |
& |
7.8% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| McHenry County |
61 Small |
& |
6.6% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
22 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
105 Small |
& |
11.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
68 Very small |
& |
7.4% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
20 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
22 Very small |
& |
-4.5% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
67 Very small |
& |
7.5% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
29 Very small |
& |
6.9% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
53 Very small |
& |
3.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
9 Very small |
& |
-11.1% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
115 Small |
& |
11.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| United States |
52,600 Small |
& |
10.3% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
4,200 Very few |