47-2041

Carpet Installers

Role Overview

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials. Excludes “Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles” (47-2042).

Recommended Majors

Carpet, Floor, and Tile Worker.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
New Jersey	$107,850
Nevada	$82,270
Minnesota	$82,160
New Hampshire	$63,610
Alaska	$61,040
Washington	$60,070
Idaho	$56,020
California	$54,840
Arizona	$54,620
Vermont	$53,430
Tennessee	$52,780
Colorado	$52,690
Wisconsin	$51,330
Ohio	$51,120
New York	$50,910

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Median Annual Salary

$49,850

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-9.6%

Avg. annual openings

1.1k

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