Carpet Installers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $51,140 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.59
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $121,870
Employed locally 640
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $51,140
    75th
    $81,620
    90th
    $121,870

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 53% Median Carpet Installers salary is 47% 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
    Rochester, NY $61,670
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,830

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $61,870
    Electricians $76,450
    Carpenters $69,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $104,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in New York, NY-NJ is $24.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.60 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 2.6% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.