Carpet Installers pay in California
In California, the median pay for carpet installers is $26.17 an hour ($54,440 a year). About 2,270 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($50,340). California ranks 16th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpet installers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.45 | $38,380 |
| 25% of workers | $20.07 | $41,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.17 | $54,440 |
| 75% of workers | $35.00 | $72,800 |
| 90% of workers | $38.73 | $80,560 |
Carpet Installers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $61,500 | 290 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $57,540 | 320 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $54,080 | 790 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $49,630 | 230 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $48,830 | 90 |
| Fresno | $48,630 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $65,880 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $58,880 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,210 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,840 |
| Upholsterers | $48,580 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $119,690 |
| Furniture Finishers | $49,080 |
| Carpenters | $75,920 |
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