Carpet Installers Salary by State
The national median pay for carpet installers is $50,340 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,810 in South Carolina to $115,180 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,450
- 25th percentile
- $41,970
- Median
- $50,340
- 75th percentile
- $66,320
- Top 10%
- $82,140
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 13,780 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $115,180 | +129% | $48,790 | $128,130 | 390 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $85,910 | +71% | $56,730 | $88,660 | Not published |
| 3 | Alaska | $76,790 | +53% | $46,740 | $79,310 | 70 |
| 4 | Tennessee | $74,510 | +48% | $52,340 | $79,440 | 50 |
| 5 | Nevada | $67,040 | +33% | $39,350 | $83,510 | 710 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $65,600 | +30% | $50,720 | $89,490 | 60 |
| 7 | Missouri | $63,960 | +27% | $47,380 | $100,810 | 230 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $60,830 | +21% | $37,860 | $80,430 | 420 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $58,710 | +17% | $46,920 | $62,140 | Not published |
| 10 | Kansas | $57,920 | +15% | $50,390 | $81,110 | 70 |
| 11 | Oregon | $57,800 | +15% | $32,900 | $82,290 | 520 |
| 12 | Maryland | $57,030 | +13% | $39,170 | $85,220 | 250 |
| 13 | Iowa | $55,920 | +11% | $39,150 | $74,720 | Not published |
| 14 | Vermont | $54,830 | +9% | $49,400 | $65,370 | 30 |
| 15 | Washington | $54,830 | +9% | $43,490 | $138,980 | 470 |
| 16 | California | $54,440 | +8% | $38,380 | $80,560 | 2,270 |
| 17 | Ohio | $54,370 | +8% | $40,920 | $74,700 | 310 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $52,700 | +5% | $34,960 | $69,850 | 60 |
| 19 | New York | $52,160 | +4% | $32,240 | $74,150 | 710 |
| 20 | Idaho | $51,550 | +2% | $37,980 | $56,240 | 170 |
| 21 | Colorado | $51,280 | +2% | $46,260 | $75,800 | 190 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $50,600 | +1% | $39,480 | $125,010 | Not published |
| 23 | Delaware | $50,350 | 0% | $36,310 | $61,220 | 70 |
| 24 | Indiana | $49,640 | −1% | $37,950 | $63,340 | 190 |
| 25 | Illinois | $49,480 | −2% | $37,890 | $116,300 | 580 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $49,400 | −2% | $37,160 | $56,750 | 100 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $49,230 | −2% | $39,480 | $76,890 | 40 |
| 28 | Virginia | $48,920 | −3% | $27,860 | $79,340 | 210 |
| 29 | Michigan | $48,790 | −3% | $29,210 | $78,730 | 470 |
| 30 | Florida | $48,580 | −3% | $36,000 | $65,140 | 550 |
| 31 | Georgia | $48,260 | −4% | $34,340 | $72,670 | 530 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $47,930 | −5% | $45,350 | $65,750 | Not published |
| 33 | Arizona | $47,920 | −5% | $43,780 | $56,610 | 260 |
| 34 | Alabama | $46,600 | −7% | $30,090 | $69,050 | 190 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $46,030 | −9% | $36,390 | $66,820 | 490 |
| 36 | Utah | $44,480 | −12% | $31,620 | $71,490 | 240 |
| 37 | Montana | $43,840 | −13% | $27,820 | $47,750 | 150 |
| 38 | Texas | $43,610 | −13% | $31,510 | $81,220 | 810 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $42,490 | −16% | $38,870 | $45,020 | 50 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $40,420 | −20% | $35,220 | $49,510 | 80 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $37,800 | −25% | $27,710 | $61,530 | 130 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $37,390 | −26% | $25,850 | $52,320 | 50 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $36,590 | −27% | $27,550 | $56,350 | 180 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $36,220 | −28% | $24,390 | $56,770 | 50 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $33,810 | −33% | $29,920 | $51,270 | 80 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Carpet Installers salary questions
Which state pays carpet installers the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $115,180 a year (+129% vs. the national median of $50,340). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays carpet installers the least?
South Carolina, with a median of $33,810 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most carpet installers work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,270, with a median of $54,440.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.