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Carpet Installers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Carpet Installers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$54,440
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.7% vs 2024
$59,640
Mean Salary
$54,440
Median Salary
$26.17
Hourly Rate
2,270 people work as Carpet Installers in California
Carpet Installers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Carpet Installers in California earn a median salary of $54,440 per year ($4,536/month).
This is 2.0% above the national average of $53,372.
California ranks #16 out of 45 states for Carpet Installers pay.
Approximately 2,270 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Carpet Installers
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.
Top Skills
Monitoring
3.12
Coordination
3.12
Mathematics
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.67
Mathematics
3.42
Administration and Management
3.4
English Language
3.31
Building and Construction
3.29
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(69.2% of workers)
Salaries for Carpet Installers in California range from $38,380 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,560 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,740 and $72,800.
Median $54,440
P10: $38,380P25: $41,740P75: $72,800P90: $80,560
10th
$38,380
25th
$41,740
Median
$54,440
75th
$72,800
90th
$80,560
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,380
$18.45
$3,198
25th Percentile
$41,740
$20.07
$3,478
Median (50th)
$54,440
$26.17
$4,536
75th Percentile
$72,800
$35.00
$6,066
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,560
$38.73
$6,713
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,640 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Carpet Installers in California is $54,440 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,640.
What is the salary range for a Carpet Installers in California?
Salaries for Carpet Installers in California range from $38,380 at the 10th percentile to $80,560 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,740 and $72,800.
What is the starting salary for a Carpet Installers in California?
Entry-level Carpet Installers positions in California typically start around $38,380 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,740 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Carpet Installers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,270 people are employed as Carpet Installers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Carpet Installers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Carpet Installers in California is approximately $26.17 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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