Carpet Installer Salary in Oregon (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oregon Median
$57,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.79
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $50,340
State Rank
#11 of 45
520 employed here

How much does a Carpet Installer make in Oregon?

A Carpet Installer working in Oregon earns a median salary of $57,800 per year, or about $27.79 per hour. That is 15% above the national median of $50,340 for this occupation.

Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $32,900 while the top 10% make $82,290 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,150 and $75,770 a year.

Carpet Installer salary range in Oregon

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,900$15.82
25th percentile (early career)$47,150$22.67
50th percentile (median)$57,800$27.79
75th percentile (experienced)$75,770$36.43
90th percentile (top earners)$82,290$39.56

How Oregon compares

Oregon ranks 11th 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 Oregon

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 Oregon pay ($57,800) 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 Oregon?
The median Carpet Installer salary in Oregon is $57,800 per year, or about $27.79 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,900 at the entry level to $82,290 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Carpet Installers about 15% more than the national median of $50,340. Oregon ranks 11th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Carpet Installers?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $57,800 a year. About 520 Carpet Installers are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.