Carpet Installers in Indiana make a median of $47,210 a year, or about $22.7 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $86K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Indiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Carpet Installers salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $36,670, 25th percentile $38,040, median $47,210, 75th percentile $60,890, 90th percentile $86,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level carpet installers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $86K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $47,210 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,670, and experienced carpet installers can clear $86,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Indiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,211/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 35.6% 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 Indiana?▼
Indiana 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 $51,421 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.
