What is the salary of a Carpet Installer?

The typical salary range is $34,895 - $69,790 per year.

ConstructionDeclining

Carpet Installer

Operational-level

Also known as: Carpet Cleaning Tech (Carpet Cleaning Technician), Carpet Installation Specialist, Carpet Installer, Carpet Layer

ConstructionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.

Flooring InstallationCarpet InstallationInterior FinishingConstruction TradesConstructionSkilled TradesBuilding TechnologyTechnicalBuildingSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-16.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

700

per year (US)

Jobs today

17,400

in 2025 → 14,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

No formal educational credential

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

Low

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Manœuvre en construction
Aide-planchiste
Magasinier

Carpet Installer

Where it can lead

Entrepreneur en revêtements de sol
Chef de chantier
Estimateur en construction

Impact of AI on this Job

AI's direct impact on the physical task of carpet installation is limited, as it remains a hands-on trade requiring dexterity. However, AI could assist in optimizing material ordering, cutting patterns to minimize waste, and streamlining logistics for project scheduling. While AI might enhance efficiency and planning, the core skill of physical installation will remain essential.

Salary

$50,340

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position