Carpet Installers Salary in Michigan

Carpet installers in Michigan earn the most in Grand Rapids (average $55,410 a year) and the least in Detroit ($53,560), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the carpet installers average at $52,560 and the median at $48,790 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,990.

Carpet Installers average salary by city in Michigan

Grand Rapids$55,410
Detroit$53,560

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Rapids	$55,410	$50,340	$39,380	$43,849	96
Detroit	$53,560	$49,510	$37,470	$42,039	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Carpet Installers salary in other states

Carpet Installers salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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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