Carpet Installer Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$54,370
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.14
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $50,340
State Rank
#17 of 45
310 employed here

How much does a Carpet Installer make in Ohio?

Carpet Installers in Ohio take home a median of $54,370 annually — roughly $26.14 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $50,340.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $40,920 while the top 10% make $74,700 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,930 and $70,490 a year.

Carpet Installer salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,920$19.67
25th percentile (early career)$44,930$21.60
50th percentile (median)$54,370$26.14
75th percentile (experienced)$70,490$33.89
90th percentile (top earners)$74,700$35.91

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 17th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($54,370) 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 Ohio?
The median Carpet Installer salary in Ohio is $54,370 per year, or about $26.14 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,920 at the entry level to $74,700 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Carpet Installers about 8% more than the national median of $50,340. Ohio ranks 17th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Carpet Installers?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $54,370 a year. About 310 Carpet Installers are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.