Carpet Installers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for carpet installers is $24.20 an hour ($50,340 a year). About 13,780 people work in this job there.
Pay range for carpet installers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.05 | $35,450 |
| 25% of workers | $20.18 | $41,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.20 | $50,340 |
| 75% of workers | $31.89 | $66,320 |
| 90% of workers | $39.49 | $82,140 |
Best-paying states for carpet installers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $115,180 | 390 |
| Minnesota | $85,910 | 0 |
| Alaska | $76,790 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $74,510 | 50 |
| Nevada | $67,040 | 710 |
| New Hampshire | $65,600 | 60 |
| Missouri | $63,960 | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $60,830 | 420 |
| Hawaii | $58,710 | 0 |
| Kansas | $57,920 | 70 |
Pay by state
- California · $54,440
- Florida · $48,580
- Georgia · $48,260
- Illinois · $49,480
- Nevada · $67,040
- New York · $52,160
- Oregon · $57,800
- Texas · $43,610
Education, experience and outlook for carpet installers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -16.4% over ten years, declining · about 700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $58,930 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $49,120 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $55,690 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $58,340 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $56,460 |
| Upholsterers | $46,340 |
| Furniture Finishers | $44,540 |
| Floor Sanders and Finishers | $50,440 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.