Carpet Installer Salary
Carpet Installers earn a median $50,340 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$50,340
$24.20 per hour
Range
$35,450 – $82,140
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
13,780
across the U.S.
▲1.0%
Pay trend: The median for carpet installers in the U.S. rose from $49,850 (May 2024) to $50,340 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.4%.
What carpet installers do
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -16.4% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 700
- Self-employed
- 21%
Employment of carpet installers is projected to shrink 16.4% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Carpet Installer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$42,628
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,552Monthly
$1,776Twice a month
$1,640Every 2 weeks
$20.49Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,861
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,121
- Medicare (1.45%)$730
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$42,628
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,450 | $17.04 | $30,664 |
| 25th percentile | $41,970 | $20.18 | $35,903 |
| Median (50th) | $50,340 | $24.20 | $42,628 |
| 75th percentile | $66,320 | $31.88 | $55,468 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,140 | $39.49 | $66,615 |
Carpet Installer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $115,180 | +6.8% | $84,712 | $48,790 – $128,130 | 390 |
| Minnesota | $85,910 | +4.6% | $64,949 | $56,730 – $88,660 | — |
| Alaska | $76,790 | +25.8% | $62,852 | $46,740 – $79,310 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $74,510 | +41.2% | $61,248 | $52,340 – $79,440 | 50 |
| Nevada | $67,040 | −18.5% | $55,993 | $39,350 – $83,510 | 710 |
| New Hampshire | $65,600 | +3.1% | $54,890 | $50,720 – $89,490 | 60 |
| Missouri | $63,960 | +26.4% | $51,503 | $47,380 – $100,810 | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $60,830 | +18.5% | $49,161 | $37,860 – $80,430 | 420 |
| Hawaii | $58,710 | — | $46,422 | $46,920 – $62,140 | — |
| Kansas | $57,920 | +17.4% | $46,286 | $50,390 – $81,110 | 70 |
| Oregon | $57,800 | +16.0% | $44,394 | $32,900 – $82,290 | 520 |
| Maryland | $57,030 | +16.5% | $45,658 | $39,170 – $85,220 | 250 |
| Iowa | $55,920 | +37.7% | $45,639 | $39,150 – $74,720 | — |
| Vermont | $54,830 | +2.6% | $44,833 | $49,400 – $65,370 | 30 |
| Washington | $54,830 | −8.7% | $46,236 | $43,490 – $138,980 | 470 |
| California | $54,440 | −0.7% | $43,899 | $38,380 – $80,560 | 2,270 |
| Ohio | $54,370 | +6.4% | $45,153 | $40,920 – $74,700 | 310 |
| New Mexico | $52,700 | +38.2% | $43,213 | $34,960 – $69,850 | 60 |
| New York | $52,160 | +2.5% | $41,871 | $32,240 – $74,150 | 710 |
| Idaho | $51,550 | −8.0% | $41,977 | $37,980 – $56,240 | 170 |
| Colorado | $51,280 | −2.7% | $41,836 | $46,260 – $75,800 | 190 |
| Nebraska | $50,600 | +24.3% | $41,414 | $39,480 – $125,010 | — |
| Delaware | $50,350 | +42.0% | $40,519 | $36,310 – $61,220 | 70 |
| Indiana | $49,640 | +5.1% | $40,631 | $37,950 – $63,340 | 190 |
| Illinois | $49,480 | +14.5% | $39,633 | $37,890 – $116,300 | 580 |
| Louisiana | $49,400 | +30.4% | $40,777 | $37,160 – $56,750 | 100 |
| Connecticut | $49,230 | +4.1% | $40,446 | $39,480 – $76,890 | 40 |
| Virginia | $48,920 | +8.0% | $39,488 | $27,860 – $79,340 | 210 |
| Michigan | $48,790 | +1.2% | $39,560 | $29,210 – $78,730 | 470 |
| Florida | $48,580 | −1.0% | $41,214 | $36,000 – $65,140 | 550 |
| Georgia | $48,260 | +30.0% | $39,075 | $34,340 – $72,670 | 530 |
| Massachusetts | $47,930 | −1.5% | $38,515 | $45,350 – $65,750 | — |
| Arizona | $47,920 | −12.3% | $39,694 | $43,780 – $56,610 | 260 |
| Alabama | $46,600 | +23.9% | $37,558 | $30,090 – $69,050 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,030 | −2.4% | $37,752 | $36,390 – $66,820 | 490 |
| Utah | $44,480 | +2.8% | $36,884 | $31,620 – $71,490 | 240 |
| Montana | $43,840 | +56.9% | $36,102 | $27,820 – $47,750 | 150 |
| Texas | $43,610 | −7.4% | $37,221 | $31,510 – $81,220 | 810 |
| Oklahoma | $42,490 | −0.4% | $34,954 | $38,870 – $45,020 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $40,420 | −5.2% | $34,657 | $35,220 – $49,510 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $37,800 | +10.4% | $31,347 | $27,710 – $61,530 | 130 |
| Arkansas | $37,390 | +2.7% | $30,977 | $25,850 – $52,320 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $36,590 | −2.9% | $30,848 | $27,550 – $56,350 | 180 |
| West Virginia | $36,220 | +0.2% | $30,310 | $24,390 – $56,770 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $33,810 | +2.2% | $28,475 | $29,920 – $51,270 | 80 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Sander and Finisher | $50,440 | No formal educational credential | +1.4% |
| Tile and Stone Setter | $55,690 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $56,460 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $49,400 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $49,120 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Pipelayer | $49,000 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Paperhanger | $52,140 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $53,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $53,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Construction Laborer | $47,120 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make?
The national median salary for carpet installers is $50,340 a year ($24.20 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,450 and the top 10% earn over $82,140. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays carpet installers the most?
New Jersey has the highest median pay at $115,180.
How many carpet installers are there in the U.S.?
About 13,780 people work as carpet installers nationwide.