Carpet Installers in Illinois make a median of $43,200 a year, or about $20.77 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Illinois. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Carpet Installers salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $29,420, 25th percentile $38,670, median $43,200, 75th percentile $61,180, 90th percentile $78,220. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level carpet installers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $43,200 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,420, and experienced carpet installers can clear $78,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Illinois?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,884/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 48.8% 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 Illinois?▼
Illinois 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 $46,031 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.
