SOC 47-2044
Tile and Stone Setters
Risk Score
⚠️43/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥38,740
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$52K
$36K – $83K
Projected Growth
📈+10.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖10/100
Low exposure
💡 Tile and Stone Setters face a risk score of 43/100 — 1 points below the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $52K ($6K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 43/100, Tile and Stone Setters faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like bim-integrated automated progress tracking are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 38,740 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites and adapting to unique building configurations on-site to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Tile and Stone Setters?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
3D printing of building components
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 51% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 73% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 82% |