Carpet Installers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $54,340 +9% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $47,160
90th percentile $73,910
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,160
    25th
    $47,170
    50th (median)
    $54,340
    75th
    $65,410
    90th
    $73,910

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 48% Median Carpet Installers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpet Installers

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

    Nearby metros — Carpet Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Madison, WI $66,600
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $62,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,070
    Omaha, NE-IA $50,100
    Maryland $48,940
    Massachusetts $48,660

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$99,430
    Carpenters$73,800
    Electricians$83,450
    Construction Laborers$63,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$83,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Boston, MA-NH is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 9% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,160 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,170.