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Also known as: Carpet Cleaning Tech (Carpet Cleaning Technician), Carpet Installation Specialist, Carpet Installer, Carpet Layer
Your workday starts at 7:00 AM at the shop, a bustling warehouse south of Dallas. You grab a coffee and check the job board with Mike, your partner for the day. Today's first install is a living room and hallway. You help load the company van: rolls of plush carpet, padding, the power stretcher, knee kickers, a seam iron, and your trusty tool belt with a utility knife and measuring tape. Mike confirms the address and client details with dispatch.
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-16.4%
US average: +3.5%
700
per year (US)
17,400
in 2025 → 14,500 (2035)
No formal educational credential
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The job outlook for Carpet Installers is projected to decline by 16.4% from 2025-2035, with about 700 job openings each year. The median annual wage is $50,340. People in this field can advance by becoming a flooring contractor or a construction estimator.
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Often before this role
Where it can lead
$50,340
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
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