Carpet Installers in Alabama make a median of $37,610 a year, or about $18.08 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Carpet Installers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $28,620, 25th percentile $30,970, median $37,610, 75th percentile $53,670, 90th percentile $63,290. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level carpet installers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $37,610 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,620, and experienced carpet installers can clear $63,290. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Alabama?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,545/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 42.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a carpet installers salary go in Alabama?▼
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median carpet installers salary is worth about $42,565 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do carpet installers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
