How much does a carpet installer make in Washington?
$58,500a year
Median yearly pay for carpet installers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.13 an hour or $4,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.13
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 38
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,490Median: $58,500Highest 10%: $93,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,490 | $15.62 | |
| 25th | $32,490 | $15.62 | |
| Median | $58,500 | $28.13 | |
| 75th | $69,240 | $33.29 | |
| 90th | $93,600 | $45.00 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for carpet installers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.13 ($58,500 a year).
Do carpet installers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $58,500 against $50,340 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Washington rank for carpet installer pay?
9 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpet installer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,600 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.