How much does a carpet installer make in Dallas?
$42,610a year
Median yearly pay for carpet installers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $20.49 an hour or $3,551 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.49
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,560Median: $42,610Highest 10%: $81,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,560 | $16.13 | |
| 25th | $37,410 | $17.99 | |
| Median | $42,610 | $20.49 | |
| 75th | $64,890 | $31.20 | |
| 90th | $81,290 | $39.08 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for carpet installers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $108,200 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $81,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,230 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $69,020 |
| Extraction Worker | $66,910 |
| Plumber | $61,250 |
| Service Unit Operator | $60,870 |
| Earth Driller | $60,670 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $59,400 |
| Electrician | $59,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $20.49 ($42,610 a year).
Do carpet installers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $42,610 against $50,340 nationally, 15% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,610, so Dallas pays 2% less.
Where does Dallas rank for carpet installer pay?
37 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpet installer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,290 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.