SOC 47-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Carpet Installers — Georgia
Georgia · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Carpet Installers in Georgia is $48,260 per year, close to the national median of $50,340 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Carpet Installers in Georgia is $48,260 per year, close to the national median of $50,340 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $38,690 and $59,400. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,340 and the ninetieth at $72,670.
Employment stands at 530, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Georgia ranks number 31st out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $50,340. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 460th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,340 | −31.8% |
| 25th | $38,690 | −23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $48,260 | −4.1% |
| 75th | $59,400 | +18.0% |
| 90th | $72,670 | +44.4% |
| Mean | $50,860 | +1.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $50,340 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $48,260 goes as far as $50,114 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,114US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,260 a year, 4.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,340 to $72,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $50,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Carpet Installers in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $48,260, or $23.20 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,340, so pay in Georgia is 4.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Georgia earns more than $72,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,340 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $50,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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