Carpet Installers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $60,070 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $43,940
90th percentile $148,060
Employed locally 280
National median $49,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,940
    25th
    $44,290
    50th (median)
    $60,070
    75th
    $146,130
    90th
    $148,060

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Washington $60,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,140
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $53,150
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $51,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $51,140
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,310

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $76,760
    Construction Laborers $59,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $105,650
    Electricians $101,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,160
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpet Installers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Carpet Installers in Seattle, WA is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.18 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Carpet Installers salaries?

    The median Carpet Installers salary in Seattle, WA is 20.5% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Carpet Installers (10th percentile) earn around $43,940 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,290.