How much does a carpet installer make in Rochester?
$61,700a year
Median yearly pay for carpet installers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $29.66 an hour or $5,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.66
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,400Median: $61,700Highest 10%: $74,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| 25th | $47,280 | $22.73 | |
| Median | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| 75th | $66,670 | $32.05 | |
| 90th | $74,420 | $35.78 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for carpet installers.
| New York, NY | $64,590 |
| Albany, NY | $48,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $29.66 ($61,700 a year).
Do carpet installers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $61,700 against $50,340 nationally, 23% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,160, so Rochester pays 18% more.
Where does Rochester rank for carpet installer pay?
7 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpet installer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,420 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.