How much does a carpet installer make in Kentucky?
$37,800a year
Median yearly pay for carpet installers in Kentucky. That is $18.17 an hour or $3,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.17
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,710Median: $37,800Highest 10%: $61,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,710 | $13.32 | |
| 25th | $30,360 | $14.60 | |
| Median | $37,800 | $18.17 | |
| 75th | $53,870 | $25.90 | |
| 90th | $61,530 | $29.58 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpet installers.
| 38. Texas | $43,610 |
| 39. Oklahoma | $42,490 |
| 40. South Dakota | $40,420 |
| 41. Kentucky | $37,800 |
| 42. Arkansas | $37,390 |
| 43. Mississippi | $36,590 |
| 44. West Virginia | $36,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.17 ($37,800 a year).
Do carpet installers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $37,800 against $50,340 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for carpet installer pay?
Kentucky ranks 41 of 45 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays carpet installers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $55,850 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.