Carpet Installers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $39,140 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $32,290
90th percentile $58,830
Employed locally 190
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,290
    25th
    $34,970
    50th (median)
    $39,140
    75th
    $45,850
    90th
    $58,830

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 45% Median Carpet Installers salary is 55% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,270
    Michigan $48,220
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $41,000

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Carpenters $51,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Atlanta, GA is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.61 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Atlanta, GA is 21.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $32,290 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,970.