Carpet Installer Salary in Missouri (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$63,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+27% vs US median
US median $50,340
State Rank
#7 of 45
230 employed here

How much does a Carpet Installer make in Missouri?

Carpet Installers in Missouri take home a median of $63,960 annually — roughly $30.75 an hour — which runs 27% above the national median of $50,340.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $47,380 while the top 10% make $100,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,010 and $90,330 a year.

Carpet Installer salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,380$22.78
25th percentile (early career)$49,010$23.56
50th percentile (median)$63,960$30.75
75th percentile (experienced)$90,330$43.43
90th percentile (top earners)$100,810$48.47

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 7th 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 Missouri

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 Missouri pay ($63,960) 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 Missouri?
The median Carpet Installer salary in Missouri is $63,960 per year, or about $30.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,380 at the entry level to $100,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Carpet Installers about 27% more than the national median of $50,340. Missouri ranks 7th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Carpet Installers?
Yes on pay — Missouri pays above the national median for this occupation, at $63,960 a year. About 230 Carpet Installers are employed in Missouri. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.