How much does a carpet installer make in Portland?
$57,840a year
Median yearly pay for carpet installers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $27.81 an hour or $4,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.81
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,900Median: $57,840Highest 10%: $83,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,900 | $15.82 | |
| 25th | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| Median | $57,840 | $27.81 | |
| 75th | $82,140 | $39.49 | |
| 90th | $83,490 | $40.14 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for carpet installers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $27.81 ($57,840 a year).
Do carpet installers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $57,840 against $50,340 nationally, 15% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $57,800, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for carpet installer pay?
10 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpet installer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,490 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.