Carpet Installers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $44,880 -10% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $33,000
90th percentile $78,950
Employed locally 140
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,000
    25th
    $33,000
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $49,360
    90th
    $78,950

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 47% Median Carpet Installers salary is 53% 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
    Connecticut $47,280
    Ogden, UT $43,670
    St. George, UT $43,270
    Utah $43,270
    South Dakota $42,640
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $42,260

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,220
    Carpenters $59,410
    Electricians $63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Salt Lake City, UT is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.92 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 10% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $33,000 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,000.