Carpet Installers Salary in Illinois
Carpet Installers in Illinois earn a median of $49,480 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($50,340)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,890; the top 10% earn over $116,300. Nationally the range is $35,450 to $82,140.
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Carpet Installers pay in Illinois
How much do carpet installers make in Illinois?
The median is $49,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,890 and the top 10% earn over $116,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for carpet installers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 45 (−2% vs. the national median of $50,340). Living costs are not included.