California Median
$54,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.17
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $50,340
State Rank
#16 of 45
2,270 employed here
How much does a Carpet Installer make in California?
Carpet Installers in California take home a median of $54,440 annually — roughly $26.17 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $50,340.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,380 while the top 10% make $80,560 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,740 and $72,800 a year.
Carpet Installer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,380 | $18.45 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,740 | $20.07 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $54,440 | $26.17 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $72,800 | $35.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,560 | $38.73 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 16th out of 45 states and territories for Carpet Installer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Carpet Installer salary in other states
New Jersey $115,180Minnesota $85,910Alaska $76,790Tennessee $74,510Nevada $67,040New Hampshire $65,600Missouri $63,960Wisconsin $60,830Hawaii $58,710Kansas $57,920Oregon $57,800Maryland $57,030Iowa $55,920Vermont $54,830Washington $54,830Ohio $54,370New Mexico $52,700New York $52,160Idaho $51,550Colorado $51,280Nebraska $50,600Delaware $50,350Indiana $49,640Illinois $49,480Louisiana $49,400Connecticut $49,230Virginia $48,920Michigan $48,790Florida $48,580Georgia $48,260Massachusetts $47,930Arizona $47,920Alabama $46,600Pennsylvania $46,030Utah $44,480Montana $43,840Texas $43,610Oklahoma $42,490South Dakota $40,420Kentucky $37,800Arkansas $37,390Mississippi $36,590West Virginia $36,220South Carolina $33,810
Working as a Carpet Installer in California
Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Carpet Installers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($54,440) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Carpet Installer make in California?
The median Carpet Installer salary in California is $54,440 per year, or about $26.17 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,380 at the entry level to $80,560 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Carpet Installers about 8% more than the national median of $50,340. California ranks 16th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Carpet Installers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $54,440 a year. About 2,270 Carpet Installers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.