Carpet Installers in Iowa make a median of $40,620 a year, or about $19.53 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Carpet Installers salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $28,600, 25th percentile $37,350, median $40,620, 75th percentile $49,710, 90th percentile $55,390. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level carpet installers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $40,620 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,600, and experienced carpet installers can clear $55,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in Iowa?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,732/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 38.9% 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 Iowa?▼
Iowa 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 $45,712 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.
