Carpet Installers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $47,430 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $42,320
90th percentile $68,460
Employed locally 50
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,320
    25th
    $46,440
    50th (median)
    $47,430
    75th
    $55,820
    90th
    $68,460

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 59% Median Carpet Installers salary is 41% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $52,730
    Ohio $51,120

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$56,120
    Electricians$63,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75,000
    Carpenters$61,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Columbus, OH is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.58 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Columbus, OH is 4.9% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,320 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,440.