Carpet Installers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $51,660 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.84
10th percentile $31,780
90th percentile $74,460
Employed locally 220
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,780
    25th
    $43,780
    50th (median)
    $51,660
    75th
    $72,930
    90th
    $74,460

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 69% Median Carpet Installers salary is 31% 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
    Minnesota $82,160
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $58,100
    Missouri $50,620
    Wyoming $49,600
    Michigan $48,220
    Mississippi $37,700

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $80,330
    Construction Laborers $51,100
    Carpenters $65,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Detroit, MI is $24.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.34 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Detroit, MI is 3.6% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,780 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,780.