Carpet Installers vs. Construction Laborers: Who Earns More?
Carpet Installers out-earn Construction Laborers by $3K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Carpet Installers land at $50,340 and Construction Laborers at $47,120. The education gap is real: carpet installer programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while construction laborer programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Carpet Installers is New Jersey ($115,180); for Construction Laborers it's Hawaii ($77,110).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Carpet Installers median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Carpet Installers or Construction Laborers?
Carpet Installers earn more nationally. The median is $50,340 for Carpet Installers versus $47,120 for Construction Laborers, a difference of $3K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Carpet Installers or Construction Laborers?
Construction Laborers has the better 10-year outlook at 7.3% projected growth, compared to -9.6% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Carpet Installers or Construction Laborers?
Carpet Installers typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Construction Laborers requires high school diploma or equivalent. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Carpet Installers get paid the most?
New Jersey is the top-paying state for Carpet Installers at $115,180/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Carpet Installers vs. Construction Laborers pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In New Jersey, Carpet Installers earn $115,180 vs. $64,060 for Construction Laborers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.