Carpet Installers

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials. Excludes “Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles" (47-2042).

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$22,770
($10/hour)
Middle:
$29,600
($14/hour)
Up to:
$40,890
($19/hour)
Average:
$34,850
($16/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Less than high school

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.