Carpet Installers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $38,080 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.31
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 60
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $36,370
    50th (median)
    $38,080
    75th
    $47,150
    90th
    $60,310

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 63% Median Carpet Installers salary is 37% 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

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,400
    Electricians $47,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,000
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Jackson, MS is $18.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.99 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Jackson, MS is 23.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,370.