Carpet Installers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $66,600 +33.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.02
10th percentile $49,860
90th percentile $91,000
Employed locally 90
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,860
    25th
    $50,660
    50th (median)
    $66,600
    75th
    $91,000
    90th
    $91,000

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 77% Median Carpet Installers salary is 23% 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
    Wisconsin $51,330
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,330
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $43,090

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Carpenters $62,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Madison, WI is $32.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Madison, WI is 33.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,860 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,660.