Carpet Installers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $61,670 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $44,440
90th percentile $78,220
Employed locally 70
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,440
    25th
    $47,550
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $65,060
    90th
    $78,220

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 83% Median Carpet Installers salary is 17% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $59,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $51,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,830

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,400
    Electricians $74,730
    Carpenters $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $52,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Rochester, NY is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Rochester, NY is 23.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,440 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,550.