Carpet Installers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $51,980 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.99
10th percentile $34,560
90th percentile $65,050
Employed locally 60
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,560
    25th
    $41,230
    50th (median)
    $51,980
    75th
    $65,050
    90th
    $65,050

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 66% Median Carpet Installers salary is 34% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $49,310
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,310
    Pittsburgh, PA $46,670

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,450
    Carpenters $55,250
    Electricians $70,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $68,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Harrisburg, PA is $24.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.13 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 4.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,560 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,230.