Carpet Installers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $53,610 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.77
10th percentile $46,260
90th percentile $76,040
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,260
    25th
    $46,260
    50th (median)
    $53,610
    75th
    $62,800
    90th
    $76,040

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 52% Median Carpet Installers salary is 48% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,650
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,070
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,140
    Colorado $52,690
    Wisconsin $51,330

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Denver, CO is $25.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.56 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Denver, CO is 7.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,260 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,260.