Carpet Installers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $58,100 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $80,030
Employed locally 70
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $40,330
    50th (median)
    $58,100
    75th
    $72,430
    90th
    $80,030

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Carpet Installers salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpet Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Jersey $107,850
    Nevada $82,270
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $51,660
    Missouri $50,620
    Wyoming $49,600
    Michigan $48,220
    Mississippi $37,700

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,340
    Carpenters $59,170
    Electricians $62,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $72,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Grand Rapids, MI is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.05 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 16.5% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,330.