Carpet Installer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A carpet installer earns a median of $50,340 a year ($24.20 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $56,990. About 13,780 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $50,340
- Gross pay
- $1,936.15
- Federal income tax
- −$148.49
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$120.04
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$28.07
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,639.55
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $50,340
- Federal
- $3,861
- FICA
- $3,851
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $42,628
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Floor Sander and Finisher: $50,440
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- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker: $49,450
- Painter: $49,400
- Insulation Worker: $49,120
- Pipelayer: $49,000
BLS occupation: Carpet Installers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-2041). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpet installer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.20; the average is $27.40.
What is the salary range for a carpet installer?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,450 and the top 10% earn over $82,140 a year.
How much is $50,340 after taxes?
About $42,628 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $40,914 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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