Carpet Installers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $76,790 +54% vs national
Median hourly $36.92
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $79,310
Employed locally 50
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $57,150
    50th (median)
    $76,790
    75th
    $76,790
    90th
    $79,310

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 80% Median Carpet Installers salary is 20% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $69,660

    Nearby metros — Carpet Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,650
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $44,880
    South Dakota $42,640

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,840
    Carpenters $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,940
    Electricians $77,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Anchorage, AK is $36.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.13 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Anchorage, AK is 54% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,150.