Carpet Installer Salary in Utah (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Utah Median
$44,480
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $50,340
State Rank
#36 of 45
240 employed here

How much does a Carpet Installer make in Utah?

Carpet Installers in Utah take home a median of $44,480 annually — roughly $21.38 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $50,340.

Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $31,620 while the top 10% make $71,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,720 and $61,740 a year.

Carpet Installer salary range in Utah

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,620$15.20
25th percentile (early career)$33,720$16.21
50th percentile (median)$44,480$21.38
75th percentile (experienced)$61,740$29.68
90th percentile (top earners)$71,490$34.37

How Utah compares

Utah ranks 36th 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 Utah

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 Utah pay ($44,480) 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 Utah?
The median Carpet Installer salary in Utah is $44,480 per year, or about $21.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,620 at the entry level to $71,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Carpet Installers about 12% less than the national median of $50,340. Utah ranks 36th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Carpet Installers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $44,480 a year. About 240 Carpet Installers are employed in Utah. 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 Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), 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.