Tilers
Tilers prep and lay ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile on floors and walls in commercial, residential, and hospitality interiors.
Core responsibilities
- Prep substrates and lay tile
- Cut, grout, and finish
- Read fit-out drawings
- Comply with HSE and quality
Qualifications & experience
- Tiler trade qualification
- Fit-out experience
- Strong craftsmanship
Tilers — global market
Demand for Tilers continues to climb as acute shortages of qualified trades across mature and emerging markets. Employers are competing aggressively on compensation, mobility, and project quality to secure qualified tilers.
- Acute shortages of qualified trades across mature and emerging markets
- High-rise, data centre, and industrial pipelines pulling trade capacity
- Ageing workforce demographics in North America and Europe
- Apprentice
- Tradesperson
- Senior Tradesperson
- Foreman
- Trades Supervisor / Manager
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Hire Tilers — anywhere in the world
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Tiler do?+
Tilers prep and lay ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile on floors and walls in commercial, residential, and hospitality interiors.
How much do Tilers earn globally?+
Tilers earn a median of $52.0k, with junior roles starting around $37.4k and senior or specialist packages reaching $73.8k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Tilers?+
Tilers are hired across interior-fit-out, hotels, residential-construction, commercial-construction and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Tiler?+
Typical progression runs through Apprentice → Tradesperson → Senior Tradesperson → Foreman → Trades Supervisor / Manager.
Where can I hire Tilers?+
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