How much does a carpet installer make in Illinois?
$49,480a year
Median yearly pay for carpet installers in Illinois. That is $23.79 an hour or $4,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.79
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,890Median: $49,480Highest 10%: $116,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $43,190 | $20.76 | |
| Median | $49,480 | $23.79 | |
| 75th | $97,120 | $46.69 | |
| 90th | $116,300 | $55.91 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $71,020 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpet installers.
| 22. Nebraska | $50,600 |
| 23. Delaware | $50,350 |
| 24. Indiana | $49,640 |
| 25. Illinois | $49,480 |
| 26. Louisiana | $49,400 |
| 27. Connecticut | $49,230 |
| 28. Virginia | $48,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.79 ($49,480 a year).
Do carpet installers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $49,480 against $50,340 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for carpet installer pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays carpet installers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $71,020 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.