Carpet Installers
Occupation
$49,850
National Median Salary
$23.97
Median Hourly Wage
14,980
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+38.9%
10 Year Change
$35,880
2014 Median
$49,850
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Carpet Installers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $83,930 | 40 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $83,930 | 40 |
| Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $69,850 | 80 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $58,310 | 30 |
| Educational Services | $58,310 | 30 |
Top Paying States for Carpet Installers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $107,850 | 450 |
| Nevada | $82,270 | 930 |
| Minnesota | $82,160 | — |
| New Hampshire | $63,610 | 110 |
| Alaska | $61,040 | 40 |
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Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Educational Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Utility System Construction
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers
Building Finishing Contractors
Specialty Trade Contractors