Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Tile and Stone Setters:
59.4%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
High
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
There are a reasonable number of sources for this result, but there is some disagreement between them.
AI Resilience Report forTile and Stone Setters
$55,690 median salary•3,300 annual openings•SOC Code: 47-2044.00
Tile and Stone Setters are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
Tile and stone setting earns a "Mostly Resilient" label because the core of the work, including reading uneven surfaces, choosing the right materials, and managing waterproofing and movement joints, still requires human judgment that robots simply cannot replicate on real, messy jobsites. While robotic systems are getting better at placing tiles in large, flat, repetitive spaces like airports, they struggle with the unpredictable conditions that show up on everyday projects.
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This role is mostly resilient
Tile and stone setting earns a "Mostly Resilient" label because the core of the work, including reading uneven surfaces, choosing the right materials, and managing waterproofing and movement joints, still requires human judgment that robots simply cannot replicate on real, messy jobsites. While robotic systems are getting better at placing tiles in large, flat, repetitive spaces like airports, they struggle with the unpredictable conditions that show up on everyday projects.
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Tile and Stone Setters
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Latest AI news for Tile and Stone Setters
These articles highlight the evolving role of AI in the tile and stone setting industry, emphasizing the importance of adaptability. While some reports indicate a high risk of AI replacing jobs in this field, advancements in technology, like robotic tile-laying, show potential for enhancing precision and efficiency. For instance, the robotic ceramic tile laying market is projected to grow significantly, suggesting that embracing AI tools could enhance job security and skill development. Students should consider how to integrate AI technologies into their work to remain resilient and competitive in the industry.
Will AI Replace Tile and Stone Setters? - ReplacedByAI
www.replacedbai.com • 10/20/2026
No, Tile and Stone Setters roles face significant AI replacement risk. With a risk score of 83/100, this occupation is in the high-danger zone for ... Read more
Will AI Replace Tile and Stone Setter Jobs?
jobzonerisk.com • 10/20/2026
Tile -laying robots are further advanced than most people realise. The robotic ceramic tile laying market is $1.96B (2026) and growing at 17.2% CAGR. Legend ... Read more
AI Is Coming for Construction Jobs Next
www.facebook.com • 10/20/2026
AI isn't just coming for office jobs. It's coming to construction too. Watch this robot lay large format tile with insane precision.
A new AI generation Marble - Marazzi
www.marazzitile.co.uk • 10/20/2026
This project demonstrates how generative AI can transform ceramic design, creating surfaces that not only respect the environment, but also elevate the ... Read more
What are the chances AI will take your construction job?
www.constructionbriefing.com • 1/29/2024
With the IMF predicting that artificial intelligence will impact nearly 40% of jobs around the world, Lucy Barnard asks which construction...
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Career: Tile and Stone Setters
They install tiles and stones on floors, walls, and other surfaces to make them look nice and last a long time.
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Alternate Titles
Tile and Marble Installer · Tile Installer · Tile Mechanic · Tile Setter · Ceramic Tile Mechanic · Ceramic Tile Setter · Tile and Marble Setter · Tile Finisher · Tile Man · Tile Mason
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$55,690
Jobs (2025)
45,200
Growth (2025-35)
+9.8%
Annual Openings
3,300
Education
No formal educational credential
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
2
Cut, surface, polish, and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
3
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural, and floor designs.
4
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires, and brackets.
5
Brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles, finished side down, onto paper.
6
Align and straighten tile using levels, squares, and straightedges.
7
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.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
