Carpet Installers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $46,300 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $32,370
90th percentile $86,910
Employed locally 290
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,370
    25th
    $39,900
    50th (median)
    $46,300
    75th
    $62,640
    90th
    $86,910

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 53% Median Carpet Installers salary is 47% 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

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,120
    Electricians$57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,370
    Carpenters$48,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Dallas, TX is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.08 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Dallas, TX is 7.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $32,370 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,900.