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A Wall and Floor Tiler installs tiles on surfaces in projects or renovations, requiring physical fitness, technical skills, and client communication.

    • AI Exposure: Low

      This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.

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  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Wall and Floor Tiler?

Get qualified to work as a Wall and Floor Tiler with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Wall and Floor Tiler generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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There has been strong employment growth in this industry in recent years. There are currently 26,200 people employed as a Wall and Floor Tiler in Australia, compared to 15,400 five years ago. Wall and Floor Tilers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Wall and Floor Tiler interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling. You’ll develop the skills to lay tiles on internal and external walls and floors. You’ll learn to cut and shape tiles to fit and will learn about using a range of tiles including marble, glass, ceramic, clay and slate options.

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Wall and Floor Tiler careers

A Wall and Floor Tiler lays tiles on a range of surfaces. You might be working on new projects such as kitchens, bathrooms or laundries or carrying out renovation work. Wall and Floor Tilers prepare wall and floor surfaces, lay tiles and finish with grout and waterproof solutions. You might work with various types of tiles such as ceramics, slate or glass or you might specialise in decorative features such as mosaics.

Wall and Floor Tilers should be physically fit and able to work in a range of settings. You should have good communication skills and be able to liaise with clients and other building professionals. Wall and Floor Tilers must have good technical skills and be able to adapt their skills when required.

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