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Carpet Installers is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Carpet Installers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-2041 |
| title | Carpet Installers |
| onet code | 47-2041.00 |
| description | Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 14,980 |
| a mean | 55,860 |
| a median | 49,850 |
| a pct10 | 32,830 |
| a pct25 | 39,140 |
| a pct75 | 65,530 |
| a pct90 | 83,200 |
| h mean | 26 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a carpet installers typically centers on inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Coordination, Monitoring, and Mathematics. Across the top 6 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.04 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working carpet installers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (69.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in New Jersey at $107,850 and lowest in Montana at $27,940 — a 3.9× spread. The top five states (New Jersey, Nevada, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Alaska) average $79,386. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $107,850 | $91,880 | $44,080 | $133,810 | 450 |
| Nevada | $82,270 | $77,670 | $47,170 | $92,940 | 930 |
| Minnesota | $82,160 | $76,110 | $50,840 | $86,410 | — |
| New Hampshire | $63,610 | $63,550 | $47,610 | $87,320 | 110 |
| Alaska | $61,040 | $60,310 | $44,880 | $73,740 | 40 |
| Washington | $60,070 | $75,840 | $39,620 | $148,060 | 580 |
| Idaho | $56,020 | $52,700 | $38,510 | $56,520 | 180 |
| California | $54,840 | $55,280 | $35,430 | $78,560 | 2,600 |
| Arizona | $54,620 | $56,690 | $45,760 | $59,900 | 320 |
| Vermont | $53,430 | $53,670 | $45,930 | $62,280 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $52,780 | $51,280 | $36,870 | $56,700 | 60 |
| Colorado | $52,690 | $54,500 | $44,180 | $66,990 | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $51,330 | $58,170 | $36,460 | $87,040 | 420 |
| Ohio | $51,120 | $53,130 | $37,400 | $72,140 | 270 |
| New York | $50,910 | $54,650 | $34,780 | $74,800 | 650 |
| Missouri | $50,620 | $63,660 | $43,370 | $98,650 | 320 |
| Oregon | $49,810 | $53,840 | $32,060 | $80,150 | 580 |
| Wyoming | $49,600 | $56,200 | $30,790 | $82,910 | 30 |
| Kansas | $49,320 | $52,980 | $35,470 | $78,980 | 110 |
| Florida | $49,080 | $51,620 | $38,400 | $71,550 | 450 |
| Maryland | $48,940 | $52,620 | $31,200 | $74,420 | 280 |
| Massachusetts | $48,660 | $56,620 | $46,270 | $67,730 | — |
| Michigan | $48,220 | $53,580 | $30,320 | $75,510 | 450 |
| Connecticut | $47,280 | $51,160 | $38,470 | $76,010 | 70 |
| Indiana | $47,210 | $52,750 | $36,670 | $86,180 | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,160 | $49,370 | $21,460 | $70,250 | 650 |
| Texas | $47,100 | $52,210 | $24,650 | $84,380 | 1,010 |
| Virginia | $45,300 | $54,550 | $36,950 | $92,940 | 180 |
| Utah | $43,270 | $43,950 | $30,810 | $62,530 | 350 |
| Illinois | $43,200 | $51,220 | $29,420 | $78,220 | 710 |
| Rhode Island | $43,090 | $49,230 | $43,090 | $78,570 | — |
| Oklahoma | $42,640 | $49,030 | $21,940 | $107,400 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $42,640 | $44,520 | $37,120 | $58,050 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $40,700 | $41,860 | $28,210 | $55,380 | 60 |
| Iowa | $40,620 | $42,440 | $28,600 | $55,390 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $38,130 | $38,890 | $26,220 | $57,220 | 180 |
| Louisiana | $37,870 | $42,700 | $30,980 | $60,790 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $37,700 | $37,330 | $24,960 | $51,720 | 130 |
| Alabama | $37,610 | $42,060 | $28,620 | $63,290 | 230 |
| Georgia | $37,130 | $41,510 | $31,310 | $58,830 | 360 |
| North Carolina | $37,100 | $36,800 | $16,700 | $50,300 | 310 |
| Arkansas | $36,400 | $38,280 | $30,430 | $59,670 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $36,160 | $40,100 | $24,190 | $55,700 | 70 |
| Delaware | $35,470 | $46,480 | $33,370 | $78,340 | — |
| Kentucky | $34,250 | $40,340 | $27,020 | $64,480 | 100 |
| South Carolina | $33,070 | $38,500 | $28,480 | $50,030 | 130 |
| Montana | $27,940 | $35,430 | $24,910 | $47,740 | 180 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for carpet installers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Carpet Cleaning Tech (Carpet Cleaning Technician) or Carpet Installation Specialist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Carpet Installers compares to others in the 47 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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