Carpet Installers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $51,230 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.63
10th percentile $40,550
90th percentile $75,860
Employed locally 40
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,550
    25th
    $42,190
    50th (median)
    $51,230
    75th
    $57,500
    90th
    $75,860

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Carpet Installers salary is 33% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,140
    California $54,840
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $53,610

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,220
    Construction Laborers $49,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,700
    Electricians $82,740
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Salem, OR is $24.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.47 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Salem, OR is 2.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $40,550 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,190.