Carpet Installers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $59,030 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.38
10th percentile $46,060
90th percentile $74,800
Employed locally 30
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,060
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $59,030
    75th
    $67,220
    90th
    $74,800

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 69% Median Carpet Installers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpet Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Jersey $107,850
    Nevada $82,270
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,270
    Minnesota $82,160
    Reno, NV $81,620
    Anchorage, AK $76,790

    Nearby metros — Carpet Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rochester, NY $61,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $51,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,830

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,560
    Carpenters $61,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,800
    Electricians $72,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Albany, NY is $28.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.90 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Albany, NY is 18.4% above the national median of $49,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpet Installers in Albany?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,060 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.