How much does a carpet installer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.20 an hour or $4,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.20
- Average (mean)
- $56,990
- Jobs
- 13,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $41,970 | $20.18 | |
| Median | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| 75th | $66,320 | $31.88 | |
| 90th | $82,140 | $39.49 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Jersey | $115,200 |
| Minnesota | $85,910 |
| Alaska | $76,790 |
| Tennessee | $74,510 |
| Nevada | $67,040 |
| New Hampshire | $65,600 |
| Missouri | $63,960 |
| Wisconsin | $60,830 |
| Hawaii | $58,710 |
| Kansas | $57,920 |
| Oregon | $57,800 |
| Maryland | $57,030 |
| Iowa | $55,920 |
| Vermont | $54,830 |
| Washington | $54,830 |
| California | $54,440 |
| Ohio | $54,370 |
| New Mexico | $52,700 |
| New York | $52,160 |
| Idaho | $51,550 |
| Colorado | $51,280 |
| Nebraska | $50,600 |
| Delaware | $50,350 |
| Indiana | $49,640 |
| Illinois | $49,480 |
| Louisiana | $49,400 |
| Connecticut | $49,230 |
| Virginia | $48,920 |
| Michigan | $48,790 |
| Florida | $48,580 |
| Georgia | $48,260 |
| Massachusetts | $47,930 |
| Arizona | $47,920 |
| Alabama | $46,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,030 |
| Utah | $44,480 |
| Montana | $43,840 |
| Texas | $43,610 |
| Oklahoma | $42,490 |
| South Dakota | $40,420 |
| Kentucky | $37,800 |
| Arkansas | $37,390 |
| Mississippi | $36,590 |
| West Virginia | $36,220 |
| South Carolina | $33,810 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $78,080 |
| Anchorage, AK | $76,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $71,020 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $69,660 |
| New York, NY | $64,590 |
| Kansas City, MO | $63,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $61,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $61,500 |
| Washington, DC | $58,500 |
| Portland, OR | $57,840 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,540 |
| Baltimore, MD | $57,030 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,850 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $54,850 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,080 |
In other countries
Carpet Installer belongs to the international group "Floor layers and tile setters".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Boilermaker$76,410
- Brickmason and Blockmason$62,120
- Stonemason$57,390
- Carpenter$60,580
- Floor Layer$56,460
- Floor Sander and Finisher$50,440
- Tile and Stone Setter$55,690
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,020
- Terrazzo Worker and Finisher$76,170
- Construction Laborer$47,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.20 ($50,340 a year).
How much does a carpet installer make a month?
About $4,195 a month before tax, based on a median of $50,340 a year.
How much does a carpet installer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,450 or less a year ($17.04 an hour); the top 10% make $82,140 or more.
Which state pays carpet installers the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $115,200 a year, followed by Minnesota ($85,910) and Alaska ($76,790).
Which city pays carpet installers the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $78,080 a year.
How many carpet installers are there in the United States?
About 13,780 people work as carpet installers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.