Carpet Installers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for carpet installerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $56,990 ≈ $27/hr
National median salary $50,340
Total employment 13,780 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -9.6%
Decline
Annual openings 1,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 20,300 → 18,300 (-1,900)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$97,430
- Minnesota$81,180
- Alaska$70,380
- Missouri$68,170
- Washington$66,510
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$38,370
- West Virginia$39,560
- South Carolina$39,780
- Mississippi$39,910
- Montana$41,430
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $97,430 | $115,180 | $47 | +71% | 390 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $81,180 | $85,910 | $39 | +42.4% | — |
| 3 | Alaska | $70,380 | $76,790 | $34 | +23.5% | 70 |
| 4 | Missouri | $68,170 | $63,960 | $33 | +19.6% | 230 |
| 5 | Washington | $66,510 | $54,830 | $32 | +16.7% | 470 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $66,460 | $65,600 | $32 | +16.6% | 60 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $66,420 | $50,600 | $32 | +16.5% | — |
| 8 | Tennessee | $66,250 | $74,510 | $32 | +16.2% | 50 |
| 9 | Illinois | $65,210 | $49,480 | $31 | +14.4% | 580 |
| 10 | Nevada | $62,380 | $67,040 | $30 | +9.5% | 710 |
| 11 | Kansas | $61,430 | $57,920 | $30 | +7.8% | 70 |
| 12 | California | $59,640 | $54,440 | $29 | +4.6% | 2,270 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $59,640 | $60,830 | $29 | +4.6% | 420 |
| 14 | Maryland | $59,400 | $57,030 | $29 | +4.2% | 250 |
| 15 | Oregon | $59,130 | $57,800 | $28 | +3.8% | 520 |
| 16 | Ohio | $57,750 | $54,370 | $28 | +1.3% | 310 |
| 17 | Iowa | $57,390 | $55,920 | $28 | +0.7% | — |
| 18 | Hawaii | $56,840 | $58,710 | $27 | -0.3% | — |
| 19 | Vermont | $56,230 | $54,830 | $27 | -1.3% | 30 |
| 20 | Colorado | $55,700 | $51,280 | $27 | -2.3% | 190 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $55,540 | $49,230 | $27 | -2.5% | 40 |
| 22 | Virginia | $53,880 | $48,920 | $26 | -5.5% | 210 |
| 23 | Delaware | $53,590 | $50,350 | $26 | -6% | 70 |
| 24 | Texas | $53,140 | $43,610 | $26 | -6.8% | 810 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $52,690 | $52,700 | $25 | -7.5% | 60 |
| 26 | Michigan | $52,560 | $48,790 | $25 | -7.8% | 470 |
| 27 | New York | $52,490 | $52,160 | $25 | -7.9% | 710 |
| 28 | Arizona | $51,770 | $47,920 | $25 | -9.2% | 260 |
| 29 | Indiana | $50,930 | $49,640 | $24 | -10.6% | 190 |
| 30 | Georgia | $50,860 | $48,260 | $24 | -10.8% | 530 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $50,470 | $47,930 | $24 | -11.4% | — |
| 32 | Idaho | $49,740 | $51,550 | $24 | -12.7% | 170 |
| 33 | Florida | $49,300 | $48,580 | $24 | -13.5% | 550 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $48,320 | $46,030 | $23 | -15.2% | 490 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $48,200 | $49,400 | $23 | -15.4% | 100 |
| 36 | Utah | $47,390 | $44,480 | $23 | -16.8% | 240 |
| 37 | Alabama | $46,780 | $46,600 | $22 | -17.9% | 190 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $42,680 | $42,490 | $21 | -25.1% | 50 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $42,490 | $40,420 | $20 | -25.4% | 80 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $42,270 | $37,800 | $20 | -25.8% | 130 |
| 41 | Montana | $41,430 | $43,840 | $20 | -27.3% | 150 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $39,910 | $36,590 | $19 | -30% | 180 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $39,780 | $33,810 | $19 | -30.2% | 80 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $39,560 | $36,220 | $19 | -30.6% | 50 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $38,370 | $37,390 | $18 | -32.7% | 50 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 41 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno, NV | $78,080 | $71,230 | 180 |
| 2 | Anchorage, AK | $76,790 | $69,340 | 50 |
| 3 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $71,020 | $70,330 | 130 |
| 4 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $69,660 | $74,450 | 30 |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $64,590 | $71,550 | 620 |
| 6 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,500 | $69,480 | 70 |
| 7 | Rochester, NY | $61,700 | $58,970 | 70 |
| 8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,500 | $67,040 | 290 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $58,500 | $56,800 | 160 |
| 10 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,840 | $59,710 | 360 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing carpet installerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $62,730 | $65,610 | 60 |
| 2 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $59,740 | $56,050 | — |
| 3 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $57,810 | $58,160 | — |
| 4 | Utility System Construction | $57,810 | $58,160 | — |
| 5 | Construction of Buildings | $57,140 | $55,340 | 480 |
| 6 | Residential Building Construction | $57,030 | $55,020 | 330 |
| 7 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $52,040 | $55,850 | 50 |
| 8 | Sector 23 - Construction | $51,790 | $58,330 | 7,980 |
| 9 | Building Finishing Contractors | $51,200 | $58,560 | 7,120 |
| 10 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $51,170 | $58,520 | 7,450 |
| 11 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $50,340 | $56,990 | 13,780 |
| 12 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $50,330 | $56,250 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do carpet installers make in the U.S.?
The median carpet installers salary in the United States is $50,340 per year (mean $56,990), and about 80% earn between $35,450 and $82,140.
How much do carpet installers make per hour?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $56,990 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays carpet installers the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for carpet installers at $97,430 per year (median $115,180).
What is the job outlook for carpet installers?
Employment is projected to change -9.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 1,100 openings per year.