Carpet Installers in Louisiana make a median of $37,870 a year, or about $18.21 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Carpet Installers salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $30,980, 25th percentile $34,370, median $37,870, 75th percentile $50,370, 90th percentile $60,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level carpet installers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $37,870 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,980, and experienced carpet installers can clear $60,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Louisiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,612/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 45.6% 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 Louisiana?▼
Louisiana 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 $43,389 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.
