SOC 47-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Carpet Installers — Minnesota
Minnesota
The median wage for Carpet Installers in Minnesota is $85,910 per year, well above the national median of $50,340.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Carpet Installers in Minnesota is $85,910 per year, well above the national median of $50,340. The gap of 70.7% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $56,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $88,660 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $81,350 to $85,910.
Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Minnesota ranks 2nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 185th of 721 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,730 | +12.7% |
| 25th | $81,350 | +61.6% |
| Median (50th) | $85,910 | +70.7% |
| 75th | $85,910 | +70.7% |
| 90th | $88,660 | +76.1% |
| Mean | $81,180 | +61.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $85,910 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$85,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,130US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,910 a year, 70.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,730 to $88,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 2nd of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Carpet Installers in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $85,910, or $41.30 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 Minnesota is 70.7% higher. 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 Minnesota earns more than $88,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,730 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.
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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