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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Carpet Installers Salary in California

In California, carpet installers earn a median of $54,840 per year.

Median (California)
$54,840
Bottom 10%
$35,430
Top 10%
$78,560
Employed in California
2,600

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, carpet installers earn a median of $54,840 — 10% above the national median of $49,850. Locally the range runs $35,430 to $78,560. About 2,600 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #8 of 47 states for carpet installers pay — roughly the 85th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New Jersey, $107,850) by 97%. State employment of about 2,600 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$49,850
US bottom 10%
$32,830
US top 10%
$83,200

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Monitoring
  • Mathematics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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