SOC 47-2041 · May 2025 · United States
Carpet Installers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Carpet Installers across the United States is $50,340 per year, measured over 13,780 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $115,180.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Carpet Installers
Pay for this occupation varies by 240.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $115,180 and South Carolina pays $33,810.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $115,180 | 390 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $85,910 | — | |
| 3 | Alaska | $76,790 | 70 | |
| 4 | Tennessee | $74,510 | 50 | |
| 5 | Nevada | $67,040 | 710 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $65,600 | 60 | |
| 7 | Missouri | $63,960 | 230 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $60,830 | 420 | |
| 9 | Hawaii | $58,710 | — | |
| 10 | Kansas | $57,920 | 70 |
States with the most Carpet Installers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,270 | $54,440 | |
| 2 | Texas | 810 | $43,610 | |
| 3 | Nevada | 710 | $67,040 | |
| 4 | New York | 710 | $52,160 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 580 | $49,480 | |
| 6 | Florida | 550 | $48,580 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 530 | $48,260 | |
| 8 | Oregon | 520 | $57,800 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 490 | $46,030 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 470 | $48,790 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno | $78,080 | 180 |
| 2 | Anchorage | $76,790 | 50 |
| 3 | St. Louis | $71,020 | 130 |
| 4 | Atlantic City | $69,660 | 30 |
| 5 | New York | $64,590 | 620 |
| 6 | Kansas City | $63,500 | 70 |
| 7 | Rochester | $61,700 | 70 |
| 8 | San Francisco | $61,500 | 290 |
| 9 | Washington | $58,500 | 160 |
| 10 | Portland | $57,840 | 360 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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