How much does a carpet installer make in California?
$54,440a year
Median yearly pay for carpet installers in California. That is $26.17 an hour or $4,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.17
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,380Median: $54,440Highest 10%: $80,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| Median | $54,440 | $26.17 | |
| 75th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 90th | $80,560 | $38.73 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $61,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,540 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,630 |
| San Jose, CA | $48,830 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpet installers.
| 13. Iowa | $55,920 |
| 14. Vermont | $54,830 |
| 15. Washington | $54,830 |
| 16. California | $54,440 |
| 17. Ohio | $54,370 |
| 18. New Mexico | $52,700 |
| 19. New York | $52,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $26.17 ($54,440 a year).
Do carpet installers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $54,440 against $50,340 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for carpet installer pay?
California ranks 16 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays carpet installers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $61,500 a year.
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.