What do they do?

Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.

Also known as:

Floor Covering Contractor, Floor Coverings Installer, Floor Layer, Flooring Installer, Flooring Mechanic, Tile Installer, Tile Setter, Vinyl Installer

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 1.2%

    Change

    Ranks #37 in job growth rate
    70

    Job Openings

    Ranks #9 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (42%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (32%)
  • Some college, no degree  (16%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (5%)
  • Associate's degree  (4%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

Typical College Majors

Most Popular Majors that prepare Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
  • Prepare surfaces for finishing.
  • Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
  • Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
  • Trim excess material from installations.
  • Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
  • Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
  • Mark reference points on construction materials.
  • Finish concrete surfaces.
  • Apply adhesives to construction materials.
  • Collect data about project sites.
  • Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
  • Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
  • Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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