Carpet Installers Salary in United States

Carpet Installerss in United States have a median annual salary of $50,340, which works out to about $24.20 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $41,970 to $66,320, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Carpet Installers pay in United States at a glance

Median annual salary

$50,340

Median hourly wage

$24.20/hr

Average annual salary

$56,990

Average hourly wage

$27.40/hr

25th percentile

$41,970

75th percentile

$66,320

10th percentile

$35,450

90th percentile

$82,140

People employed

13,780

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid carpet installers roles in United States.

10th percentile
$35,450
25th percentile
$41,970
Median percentile
$50,340
75th percentile
$66,320
90th percentile
$82,140

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How much does a carpet installers make in United States?

Half of carpet installers roles in United States report earning more than $50,340 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $56,990 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $41,970 and a quarter are above $66,320, so most carpet installers pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect carpet installers pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.