How much does a carpet installer make in Albany?
$48,820a year
Median yearly pay for carpet installers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $23.47 an hour or $4,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.47
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $48,820Highest 10%: $76,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $46,970 | $22.58 | |
| Median | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| 75th | $60,840 | $29.25 | |
| 90th | $76,760 | $36.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for carpet installers.
| New York, NY | $64,590 |
| Rochester, NY | $61,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $23.47 ($48,820 a year).
Do carpet installers make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $48,820 against $50,340 nationally, 3% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,160, so Albany pays 6% less.
Where does Albany rank for carpet installer pay?
28 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpet installer make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,760 or more.
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.