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Carpet Installers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Carpet Installers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,480
Median Annual Salary
▲
+14.5% vs 2024
$65,210
Mean Salary
$49,480
Median Salary
$23.79
Hourly Rate
580 people work as Carpet Installers in Illinois
Carpet Installers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Carpet Installers in Illinois earn a median salary of $49,480 per year ($4,123/month).
This is 7.3% below the national average of $53,372.
Illinois ranks #25 out of 45 states for Carpet Installers pay.
Approximately 580 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 14.5% 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 Illinois range from $37,890 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $116,300 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,190 and $97,120.
Median $49,480
P10: $37,890P25: $43,190P75: $97,120P90: $116,300
10th
$37,890
25th
$43,190
Median
$49,480
75th
$97,120
90th
$116,300
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,890
$18.22
$3,157
25th Percentile
$43,190
$20.76
$3,599
Median (50th)
$49,480
$23.79
$4,123
75th Percentile
$97,120
$46.69
$8,093
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$116,300
$55.91
$9,691
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,210 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Carpet Installers in Illinois is $49,480 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,210.
What is the salary range for a Carpet Installers in Illinois?
Salaries for Carpet Installers in Illinois range from $37,890 at the 10th percentile to $116,300 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,190 and $97,120.
What is the starting salary for a Carpet Installers in Illinois?
Entry-level Carpet Installers positions in Illinois typically start around $37,890 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,190 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Carpet Installers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 580 people are employed as Carpet Installers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Carpet Installers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Carpet Installers in Illinois is approximately $23.79 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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