The average salary for a carpet installer in the United States is $52,290, but the range typically falls between $36,930 and $61,580. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.14, with a range between $17.76 and $29.6.
There are approximately 15,560 people employed as a carpet installer in the United States. With California, Florida, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of carpet installers.The state with the best pay for a carpet installer is Nevada, with an average annual salary of $68,970, while Montana has the lowest average annual salary of $32,880.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $31,160 | $14.98 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,930 | $17.76 |
| Median | $47,520 | $22.85 |
| 75th Percentile | $61,580 | $29.6 |
| 90th Percentile | $80,650 | $38.78 |
The salary of a carpet installer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a carpet installer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for carpet installers are Nevada, Washington, Minnesota, Missouri, Massachusetts while the worst states are Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia, New Mexico, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $32,240 | $54,070 | $67,030 |
| Alaska | $44,420 | $61,450 | $81,450 |
| Arizona | $39,200 | $68,800 | $130,200 |
| Arkansas | $27,890 | $39,180 | $57,270 |
| California | $32,820 | $55,910 | $86,210 |
| Colorado | $39,650 | $52,960 | $68,630 |
| Connecticut | $43,310 | $53,980 | $78,770 |
| Delaware | $32,180 | $50,460 | $76,220 |
| Florida | $31,620 | $45,920 | $62,450 |
| Georgia | $29,900 | $39,290 | $54,790 |
| Hawaii | $36,280 | $59,330 | $86,280 |
| Idaho | $36,040 | $47,010 | $55,670 |
| Illinois | $27,850 | $57,060 | $109,140 |
| Indiana | $35,040 | $47,630 | $62,280 |
| Iowa | $25,520 | $47,650 | $85,050 |
| Kansas | $35,670 | $52,280 | $75,570 |
| Kentucky | $26,510 | $39,930 | $55,190 |
| Louisiana | $27,280 | $38,810 | $54,640 |
| Maryland | $29,370 | $42,580 | $65,080 |
| Massachusetts | $48,120 | $68,680 | $94,430 |
| Michigan | $37,450 | $52,130 | $77,170 |
| Minnesota | $41,500 | $69,830 | $93,570 |
| Mississippi | $26,170 | $36,860 | $57,630 |
| Missouri | $48,730 | $66,700 | $84,200 |
| Montana | $25,130 | $32,880 | $48,130 |
| Nebraska | $22,390 | $39,320 | $53,020 |
| Nevada | $38,840 | $68,970 | $85,540 |
| New Hampshire | $41,500 | $56,820 | $73,110 |
| New Jersey | $41,660 | $65,690 | $113,300 |
| New Mexico | $24,960 | $33,580 | $47,840 |
| New York | $34,130 | $52,710 | $69,730 |
| North Carolina | $17,690 | $36,900 | $58,160 |
| North Dakota | $21,020 | $34,810 | $58,210 |
| Ohio | $35,400 | $53,100 | $72,580 |
| Oklahoma | $20,720 | $40,090 | $58,480 |
| Oregon | $37,780 | $53,570 | $77,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,820 | $47,070 | $68,620 |
| Rhode Island | $41,260 | $45,480 | $49,510 |
| South Carolina | $28,500 | $45,900 | $67,210 |
| South Dakota | $34,750 | $42,420 | $63,060 |
| Tennessee | $23,190 | $47,690 | $84,750 |
| Texas | $23,050 | $41,870 | $60,560 |
| Utah | $35,460 | $43,230 | $57,580 |
| Vermont | $38,200 | $54,900 | $70,060 |
| Virginia | $35,040 | $40,660 | $47,580 |
| Washington | $37,650 | $86,540 | $142,530 |
| West Virginia | $23,680 | $36,440 | $49,450 |
| Wisconsin | $35,200 | $52,940 | $76,850 |
| Wyoming | $30,050 | $52,210 | $90,030 |
Even between cities, the salary of a carpet installer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for carpet installers is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $92,200.The city with the lowest average salary for carpet installers is Albuquerque, NM with an average salary of $33,550.
Areas with highest average salaries for carpet installers
Areas with lowest average salaries for carpet installers
The number of carpet installers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of carpet installers has decreased by -7,460. On average, the number of carpet installers has been increasing by -8.1% each year. The salary of carpet installers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of carpet installers has increased by $6,140. On average, the salary of carpet installers has been increasing by 3.3% each year.
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