Carpet Installer Salary in Florida (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$48,580
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $50,340
State Rank
#30 of 45
550 employed here

How much does a Carpet Installer make in Florida?

Carpet Installers in Florida take home a median of $48,580 annually — roughly $23.36 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $50,340.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $36,000 while the top 10% make $65,140 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,020 and $53,280 a year.

Carpet Installer salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,000$17.31
25th percentile (early career)$38,020$18.28
50th percentile (median)$48,580$23.36
75th percentile (experienced)$53,280$25.62
90th percentile (top earners)$65,140$31.32

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 30th 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 Florida

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 Florida pay ($48,580) 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 Florida?
The median Carpet Installer salary in Florida is $48,580 per year, or about $23.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,000 at the entry level to $65,140 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Carpet Installers about 3% less than the national median of $50,340. Florida ranks 30th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Carpet Installers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $48,580 a year. About 550 Carpet Installers are employed in Florida. 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 Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.