Carpet Installers Salary
Carpet Installers in Peoria, IL make a median of $50,410 a year, or about $24.23 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.
So what does $50K get you in Peoria?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Peoria’s Regional Price Parity (91.2). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Peoria
Carpet installers pay in Peoria tracks closely to the national median, $50K locally vs. $50K nationwide, a 0% difference. Rent runs $1,039/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 31.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.2 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for carpet installers in metros near Peoria, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $71K | , |
| Kansas City | $64K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Peoria, IL
Entry-level carpet installers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.
Carpet Installers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Carpet Installers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $115K | +129% | 390 |
| Minnesota | $86K | +71% | N/A |
| Alaska | $77K | +53% | 70 |
| Tennessee | $75K | +48% | 50 |
| Nevada | $67K | +33% | 710 |
| New Hampshire | $66K | +30% | 60 |
| Missouri | $64K | +27% | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $61K | +21% | 420 |
| Hawaii | $59K | +17% | N/A |
| Kansas | $58K | +15% | 70 |
| Oregon | $58K | +15% | 520 |
| Maryland | $57K | +13% | 250 |
| Iowa | $56K | +11% | N/A |
| Washington | $55K | +9% | 470 |
| Vermont | $55K | +9% | 30 |
| California | $54K | +8% | 2,270 |
| Ohio | $54K | +8% | 310 |
| New Mexico | $53K | +5% | 60 |
| New York | $52K | +4% | 710 |
| Idaho | $52K | +2% | 170 |
| Colorado | $51K | +2% | 190 |
| Nebraska | $51K | +1% | N/A |
| Delaware | $50K | +0% | 70 |
| Indiana | $50K | -1% | 190 |
| Illinois | $49K | -2% | 580 |
| Louisiana | $49K | -2% | 100 |
| Connecticut | $49K | -2% | 40 |
| Virginia | $49K | -3% | 210 |
| Michigan | $49K | -3% | 470 |
| Florida | $49K | -3% | 550 |
| Georgia | $48K | -4% | 530 |
| Massachusetts | $48K | -5% | N/A |
| Arizona | $48K | -5% | 260 |
| Alabama | $47K | -7% | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $46K | -9% | 490 |
| Utah | $44K | -12% | 240 |
| Montana | $44K | -13% | 150 |
| Texas | $44K | -13% | 810 |
| Oklahoma | $42K | -16% | 50 |
| South Dakota | $40K | -20% | 80 |
| Kentucky | $38K | -25% | 130 |
| Arkansas | $37K | -26% | 50 |
| Mississippi | $37K | -27% | 180 |
| West Virginia | $36K | -28% | 50 |
| South Carolina | $34K | -33% | 80 |
Showing 1–10 of 45 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a carpet installer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Peoria?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $50K, rent takes 31.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,039/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for carpet installers in Peoria?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new carpet installers typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,369/month. At HUD’s $1,039/month FMR, rent would take 44% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is carpet installer a high-paying job in Peoria?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $50K locally vs. $50K nationally, a 0% difference.
How does Peoria compare to the national average for carpet installers?
Peoria pays $50K median vs. the U.S. average of $50K — that’s +0%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.2), the purchasing-power equivalent is $55K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do carpet installers make in Peoria, IL?
The median is $50,410 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,480, and experienced carpet installers can clear $97,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Peoria?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,337/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,039/month, which eats 31.1% 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 Peoria?
Peoria 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 $55,274 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.