Carpet Installers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $48,830 -2% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $45,580
90th percentile $90,440
Employed locally 90
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,580
    25th
    $48,370
    50th (median)
    $48,830
    75th
    $80,070
    90th
    $90,440

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpet Installers salary vs area income 31% Median Carpet Installers salary is 69% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in San Jose, CA is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.48 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in San Jose, CA is 2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,580 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,370.