Carpet Installers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $45,300 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $34,250
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 250
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,250
    25th
    $34,500
    50th (median)
    $45,300
    75th
    $63,030
    90th
    $74,990

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,650
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $55,690
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $55,680
    California $54,840
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $54,340
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $51,980

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,050
    Construction Laborers $58,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,920
    Electricians $73,970
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Riverside, CA is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Riverside, CA is 9.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,250 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,500.