How much does a carpet worker make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,150 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,708
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $66,120 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $64,590 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $60,440 |
| 6. Ireland estimate | $40,310 |
| 7. United States | $37,800 |
| 8. Luxembourg estimate | $36,490 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $116 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch maker$69,710
- Piano tuner$76,940
- Jeweller$52,540
- Potter$46,160
- Glassblower$43,050
- Sign installer$42,160
- Basketmaker$44,750
- Candle factory worker$46,080
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Tennessee | $52,520 |
| Washington | $48,310 |
| New Jersey | $46,790 |
| Massachusetts | $46,550 |
| Arizona | $45,510 |
| Wisconsin | $44,000 |
| Illinois | $43,730 |
| Minnesota | $42,940 |
| New York | $42,100 |
| New Hampshire | $40,800 |
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| Idaho | $40,000 |
| Missouri | $38,700 |
| Utah | $38,700 |
| California | $38,130 |
| Maine | $38,030 |
| North Carolina | $38,020 |
| Virginia | $37,230 |
| Indiana | $36,810 |
| Colorado | $36,170 |
| Alabama | $35,970 |
| Ohio | $35,950 |
| Michigan | $35,940 |
| Florida | $35,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,870 |
| Georgia | $32,470 |
| Oklahoma | $30,720 |
| Texas | $30,620 |
| Mississippi | $26,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet worker make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,150 a month, $37,800 a year.
How much does a carpet worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $28,210 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $52,550.
Which country pays a carpet worker the most?
United States, with a median of $37,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a carpet worker the most?
Tennessee, with a median of $52,520 a year.
Does a carpet worker make more in the United States or in United Kingdom?
In the United States: $37,800 a year against $35,570 in United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a carpet worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: $69,710 a year against $37,800 for a carpet worker, 1.8 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate