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Top 15 cities for carpet installers by average salary
| Atlantic City, NJ | $74,450 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $71,550 |
| Reno, NV | $71,230 |
| St. Louis, MO | $70,330 |
| Kansas City, MO | $69,480 |
| Anchorage, AK | $69,340 |
| San Francisco, CA | $67,040 |
| San Jose, CA | $64,310 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,750 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,310 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $60,070 |
| Portland, OR | $59,710 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $59,290 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,230 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,970 |
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Carpet Installers salary by state
New Jersey pays carpet installers the most statewide, $97,430 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $97,430 | $115,180 | 390 | 1 | $74,450 | $74,450 |
| Minnesota | $81,180 | $85,910 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alaska | $70,380 | $76,790 | 70 | 1 | $69,340 | $69,340 |
| Missouri | $68,170 | $63,960 | 230 | 2 | $70,330 | $69,480 |
| Washington | $66,510 | $54,830 | 470 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $66,460 | $65,600 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $66,420 | $50,600 | n/a | 1 | $62,750 | $62,750 |
| Tennessee | $66,250 | $74,510 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $65,210 | $49,480 | 580 | 1 | $59,230 | $59,230 |
| Nevada | $62,380 | $67,040 | 710 | 2 | $71,230 | $59,290 |
| Kansas | $61,430 | $57,920 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $59,640 | $54,440 | 2,270 | 6 | $67,040 | $56,240 |
| Wisconsin | $59,640 | $60,830 | 420 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $59,400 | $57,030 | 250 | 1 | $57,680 | $57,680 |
| Oregon | $59,130 | $57,800 | 520 | 1 | $59,710 | $59,710 |
| Ohio | $57,750 | $54,370 | 310 | 2 | $60,070 | $54,770 |
| Iowa | $57,390 | $55,920 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hawaii | $56,840 | $58,710 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $56,800 | $56,800 |
| Vermont | $56,230 | $54,830 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $55,700 | $51,280 | 190 | 1 | $56,670 | $56,670 |
| Connecticut | $55,540 | $49,230 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $53,880 | $48,920 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | $53,590 | $50,350 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $53,140 | $43,610 | 810 | 1 | $53,860 | $53,860 |
| New Mexico | $52,690 | $52,700 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $52,560 | $48,790 | 470 | 2 | $55,410 | $53,560 |
| New York | $52,490 | $52,160 | 710 | 3 | $71,550 | $53,530 |
| Arizona | $51,770 | $47,920 | 260 | 1 | $50,110 | $50,110 |
| North Carolina | n/a | n/a | 180 | 1 | $51,010 | $51,010 |
| Indiana | $50,930 | $49,640 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $50,860 | $48,260 | 530 | 1 | $54,840 | $54,840 |
| Massachusetts | $50,470 | $47,930 | n/a | 2 | $52,360 | $49,550 |
| Idaho | $49,740 | $51,550 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $49,300 | $48,580 | 550 | 2 | $49,170 | $46,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,320 | $46,030 | 490 | 2 | $50,750 | $47,220 |
| Louisiana | $48,200 | $49,400 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $47,390 | $44,480 | 240 | 1 | $49,190 | $49,190 |
| Alabama | $46,780 | $46,600 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $42,680 | $42,490 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $42,490 | $40,420 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $42,270 | $37,800 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $41,430 | $43,840 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $39,910 | $36,590 | 180 | 1 | $42,750 | $42,750 |
| South Carolina | $39,780 | $33,810 | 80 | 1 | $47,680 | $47,680 |
| West Virginia | $39,560 | $36,220 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $38,370 | $37,390 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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Carpet Installers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ | $74,450 | $69,660 | $35.79 | 30 |
| New York, NY | $71,550 | $64,590 | $34.40 | 620 |
| Reno, NV | $71,230 | $78,080 | $34.25 | 180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $70,330 | $71,020 | $33.81 | 130 |
| Kansas City, MO | $69,480 | $63,500 | $33.41 | 70 |
| Anchorage, AK | $69,340 | $76,790 | $33.34 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $67,040 | $61,500 | $32.23 | 290 |
| San Jose, CA | $64,310 | $48,830 | $30.92 | 90 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,750 | $50,100 | $30.17 | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,310 | $57,540 | $28.99 | 320 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $60,070 | $55,850 | $28.88 | 70 |
| Portland, OR | $59,710 | $57,840 | $28.71 | 360 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $59,290 | $54,850 | $28.51 | 500 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,230 | $50,410 | $28.48 | 40 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,970 | $61,700 | $28.35 | 70 |
| Baltimore, MD | $57,680 | $57,030 | $27.73 | 130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,270 | $54,080 | $27.54 | 790 |
| Riverside, CA | $56,850 | $49,630 | $27.33 | 230 |
| Washington, DC | $56,800 | $58,500 | $27.31 | 160 |
| Denver, CO | $56,670 | $53,610 | $27.24 | n/a |
| Fresno, CA | $56,240 | $48,630 | $27.04 | 40 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $55,410 | $50,340 | $26.64 | 90 |
| Atlanta, GA | $54,840 | $50,340 | $26.37 | n/a |
| Columbus, OH | $54,770 | $48,650 | $26.33 | 80 |
| Dallas, TX | $53,860 | $42,610 | $25.90 | 230 |
| Detroit, MI | $53,560 | $49,510 | $25.75 | 210 |
| Albany, NY | $53,530 | $48,820 | $25.74 | 50 |
| Boston, MA | $52,360 | $48,900 | $25.17 | n/a |
| Charlotte, NC | $51,010 | $51,360 | $24.52 | 60 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $50,750 | $47,100 | $24.40 | 60 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $50,110 | $47,920 | $24.09 | 170 |
| Springfield, MA | $49,550 | $47,650 | $23.82 | n/a |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $49,190 | $46,060 | $23.65 | 100 |
| Tampa, FL | $49,170 | $49,550 | $23.64 | 100 |
| Greenville, SC | $47,680 | $51,270 | $22.93 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,220 | $47,520 | $22.70 | 90 |
| Orlando, FL | $46,130 | $47,730 | $22.18 | 50 |
| Jackson, MS | $42,750 | $38,080 | $20.55 | 60 |
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Carpet Installers salary: questions
Where do carpet installers make the most money?
In Atlantic City, NJ, with an average of $74,450 a year, among the 38 metro areas we cover.
What is the average carpet installers salary in the U.S.?
$56,990 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $50,340, so half of carpet installers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should carpet installers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of carpet installers nationwide earn between $41,970 (25th percentile) and $66,320 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays carpet installers the most?
New Jersey, with a statewide average of $97,430 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is carpet installers pay the lowest?
Jackson, MS, at $42,750 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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