Carpet Installer Salary in Idaho (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$51,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.78
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $50,340
State Rank
#20 of 45
170 employed here

How much does a Carpet Installer make in Idaho?

A Carpet Installer working in Idaho earns a median salary of $51,550 per year, or about $24.78 per hour. That is 2% above the national median of $50,340 for this occupation.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $37,980 while the top 10% make $56,240 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,290 and $55,410 a year.

Carpet Installer salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,980$18.26
25th percentile (early career)$42,290$20.33
50th percentile (median)$51,550$24.78
75th percentile (experienced)$55,410$26.64
90th percentile (top earners)$56,240$27.04

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 20th 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 Idaho

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 Idaho pay ($51,550) 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 Idaho?
The median Carpet Installer salary in Idaho is $51,550 per year, or about $24.78 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,980 at the entry level to $56,240 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Carpet Installers about 2% more than the national median of $50,340. Idaho ranks 20th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Carpet Installers?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $51,550 a year. About 170 Carpet Installers are employed in Idaho. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), 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.