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Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Carpet, Floor, and Tile Installers and Finishers

Most workers learn on the job. About 35 percent of carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers are self-employed. Projected job growth varies by specialty; for example, tile and marble setters are expected to grow by 14 percent, while carpet installers is projected to decline by 1 percent. Employment of carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers is less sensitive to fluctuations in construction activity than is employment of workers in other construction trades.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Building Finishing Contractors	6,360
Home Furnishings Stores	2,360
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	100
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	100
Employment Services	50
Building Material and Supplies Dealers	40
Building Equipment Contractors	40
Elementary and Secondary Schools	30
Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers	30

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Average Annual Salary	$38,830
Average Hourly Wage	$18.67
Total Employment	9,660