Carpet, Floor, and Tile Worker
A program that prepares individuals to plan, prepare, install, and repair carpet; linoleum; vinyl; ceramic, marble, quarry, mosaic, and terazzo tiles; and wood materials on floors, walls, and stairs. Includes instruction in measuring, cutting, and installing materials; use of hand and power-operated equipment; estimation of material and labor costs; and safety training.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 8
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $71k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to plan, prepare, install, and repair carpet; linoleum; vinyl; ceramic, marble, quarry, mosaic, and terazzo tiles; and wood materials on floors, walls, and stairs. Includes instruction in measuring, cutting, and installing materials; use of hand and power-operated equipment; estimation of material and labor costs; and safety training.
Examples of specialized tracks: Carpet, Flooring, and Tile Technician, Floorcovering Installer, Carpet, Linoleum, and Soft Tile Layer, Carpet/Flooring and Hardwood Technician, Tiling and Flooring Technician, Tilesetter, Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers | $79k | +5.3% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Tile and stone setters | $52k | +10.1% | No formal educational credential |
| Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles | $54k | +9.5% | No formal educational credential |
| Carpet installers | $50k | -9.6% | No formal educational credential |
| Floor sanders and finishers | $49k | +2.6% | No formal educational credential |
| Terrazzo workers and finishers | $57k | -11.1% | High school diploma or equivalent |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$71k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$65k
Bachelor's
$87k
Top colleges for Carpet, Floor, and Tile Worker
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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