Carpet Installers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $53,240 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.60
10th percentile $37,500
90th percentile $75,230
Employed locally 40
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,500
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $53,240
    75th
    $62,590
    90th
    $75,230

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 78% Median Carpet Installers salary is 22% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $52,730
    Ohio $51,120
    Columbus, OH $47,430

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,470
    Electricians $65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,090
    Carpenters $59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Cleveland, OH is $25.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Cleveland, OH is 6.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,500 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.