Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
O*NET Code: 47-2042.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
🗺️ Explore Your Career Path
Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Asphalt Tile Floor LayerCommercial InstallerComposition Floor LayerComposition Floor SetterComposition Tile LayerCork Floor InstallerEpoxy InstallerFloor Cover LayerFloor Covering ContractorFloor Covering InstallerFloor Covering LayerFloor Coverings InstallerFloor InstallerFloor LayerFloor Technician (Floor Tech)Flooring ContractorFlooring InstallerFlooring MechanicFlooring ProfessionalFlooring Technician (Flooring Tech)
⚡ Skills (2)
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Carpenters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Carpet Installers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Floor Sanders and Finishers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 1 - Little/No Prep(↓1 level)
Tile and Stone Setters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 1 - Little/No Prep(↓1 level)
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Glaziers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles → Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (0)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role