Carpet Installer Salary in Connecticut (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Carpet Installers in Connecticut, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Connecticut Median
$49,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.67
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $50,340
State Rank
#27 of 45
40 employed here

How much does a Carpet Installer make in Connecticut?

Carpet Installers in Connecticut take home a median of $49,230 annually — roughly $23.67 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $50,340.

Within Connecticut, entry-level pay starts around $39,480 while the top 10% make $76,890 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,760 and $62,730 a year.

Carpet Installer salary range in Connecticut

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,480$18.98
25th percentile (early career)$45,760$22.00
50th percentile (median)$49,230$23.67
75th percentile (experienced)$62,730$30.16
90th percentile (top earners)$76,890$36.97

How Connecticut compares

Connecticut ranks 27th out of 45 states and territories for Carpet Installer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Jersey$115,180
2Minnesota$85,910
3Alaska$76,790
4Tennessee$74,510
5Nevada$67,040

Working as a Carpet Installer in Connecticut

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 Connecticut pay ($49,230) 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 Connecticut?
The median Carpet Installer salary in Connecticut is $49,230 per year, or about $23.67 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,480 at the entry level to $76,890 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Connecticut pay compare to the national average?
Connecticut pays Carpet Installers about 2% less than the national median of $50,340. Connecticut ranks 27th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Connecticut a good state for Carpet Installers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,230 a year. About 40 Carpet Installers are employed in Connecticut. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
The highest-paying occupations in Connecticut include Cardiologist ($488,940), Anesthesiologist ($481,820), Orthodontist ($478,680), 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.