Carpet Installers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for carpet installers is $25.08 an hour ($52,160 a year). About 710 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($50,340). New York ranks 19th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpet installers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| 25% of workers | $16.67 | $34,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.08 | $52,160 |
| 75% of workers | $30.71 | $63,880 |
| 90% of workers | $35.65 | $74,150 |
Carpet Installers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $64,590 | 620 |
| Rochester | $61,700 | 70 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $48,820 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Tile and Stone Setters | $61,260 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $61,280 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $59,100 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $59,120 |
| Furniture Finishers | $48,340 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,360 |
| Construction Laborers | $55,930 |
| Carpenters | $72,330 |
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