Carpet Installers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $55,140 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.51
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $81,470
Employed locally 390
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $32,610
    50th (median)
    $55,140
    75th
    $77,780
    90th
    $81,470

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 58% Median Carpet Installers salary is 42% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,270
    Anchorage, AK $76,790
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,370
    California $54,840
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $53,610
    Colorado $52,690

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,810
    Construction Laborers $54,070
    Electricians $102,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $107,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $51,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Portland, OR-WA is $26.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 10.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,610.