Carpet Installers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $45,920 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $34,060
90th percentile $90,260
Employed locally 50
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,060
    25th
    $45,650
    50th (median)
    $45,920
    75th
    $64,620
    90th
    $90,260

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 64% Median Carpet Installers salary is 36% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $55,690
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $55,680
    California $54,840
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $54,340
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $51,980

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$56,360
    Carpenters$60,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,240
    Electricians$68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Fresno, CA is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.34 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Fresno, CA is 7.9% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,060 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,650.