Carpet Installers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $46,670 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $19,610
90th percentile $69,480
Employed locally 120
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,610
    25th
    $34,090
    50th (median)
    $46,670
    75th
    $58,820
    90th
    $69,480

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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

    Nearby metros — Carpet Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $51,980
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $49,310
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,310

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,620
    Carpenters $59,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,570
    Electricians $63,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Pittsburgh, PA is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 6.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $19,610 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,090.