Carpet Installer Salary in Louisiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$49,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $50,340
State Rank
#26 of 45
100 employed here

How much does a Carpet Installer make in Louisiana?

A Carpet Installer working in Louisiana earns a median salary of $49,400 per year, or about $23.75 per hour. That is 2% below the national median of $50,340 for this occupation.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $37,160 while the top 10% make $56,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,220 and $53,510 a year.

Carpet Installer salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,160$17.87
25th percentile (early career)$44,220$21.26
50th percentile (median)$49,400$23.75
75th percentile (experienced)$53,510$25.73
90th percentile (top earners)$56,750$27.28

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 26th 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 Louisiana

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 Louisiana pay ($49,400) 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 Louisiana?
The median Carpet Installer salary in Louisiana is $49,400 per year, or about $23.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,160 at the entry level to $56,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Carpet Installers about 2% less than the national median of $50,340. Louisiana ranks 26th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Carpet Installers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,400 a year. About 100 Carpet Installers are employed in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), 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.