Carpet Installers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,850
↑ 35.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Carpet Installers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Carpet Installers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.6% since 2011 ($36,750 → $49,850)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,850
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,850 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $47,520 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $45,240 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | $46,640 | +12.4% |
| 2020 | $41,480 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | $40,090 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $39,340 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $38,830 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | $38,280 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | $37,220 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | $35,880 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | $35,760 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | $36,740 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | $36,750 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.