Carpet Installers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $38,130 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $26,220
90th percentile $57,560
Employed locally 110
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,220
    25th
    $26,220
    50th (median)
    $38,130
    75th
    $50,910
    90th
    $57,560

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 56% Median Carpet Installers salary is 44% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $49,840
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,330
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $43,270
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $42,260
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $40,670
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $37,700

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Carpenters $53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Albuquerque, NM is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.67 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 23.5% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $26,220 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,220.