Carpet Installers Salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Median annual salary $52,730 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.35
10th percentile $37,640
90th percentile $75,510
Employed locally 70
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,640
    25th
    $45,230
    50th (median)
    $52,730
    75th
    $66,360
    90th
    $75,510

    Cincinnati economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 66% Median Carpet Installers salary is 34% 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
    Cleveland, OH $53,240
    Ohio $51,120
    Columbus, OH $47,430

    Related occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,300
    Electricians $62,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,260
    Carpenters $57,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Cincinnati?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $25.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.21 or more per hour.

    Is Cincinnati above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is 5.8% 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 Cincinnati?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,640 per year in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,230.