How much does a carpet installer make in San Diego?
$57,540a year
Median yearly pay for carpet installers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $27.66 an hour or $4,795 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.66
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,470Median: $57,540Highest 10%: $75,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| Median | $57,540 | $27.66 | |
| 75th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 90th | $75,330 | $36.22 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for carpet installers.
| San Francisco, CA | $61,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,630 |
| San Jose, CA | $48,830 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $27.66 ($57,540 a year).
Do carpet installers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $57,540 against $50,340 nationally, 14% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $54,440, so San Diego pays 6% more.
Where does San Diego rank for carpet installer pay?
11 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpet installer make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,330 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.