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Carpet Installers Salary in Utah

Carpet Installers in Utah make a median of $43,270 a year, or about $20.81 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Utah. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$43K
Median annual
$20.81/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$63K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in Utah?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,900/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,350/mo
Rent as % of take-home46.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$43,911/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,550/mo

About carpet installers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 14,980
Utah employed: 350
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Utah

Bar chart showing Carpet Installers salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $30,810, 25th percentile $35,520, median $43,270, 75th percentile $47,990, 90th percentile $62,530. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$36KMedian$43K75th$48K90th$63K
Bar chart showing Carpet Installers salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $30,810, 25th percentile $35,520, median $43,270, 75th percentile $47,990, 90th percentile $62,530. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level carpet installers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.

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Carpet Installers salary by metro in Utah

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Salt Lake City-Murray$45K+4%140
Ogden$44K+1%60
St. George$43K+0%60

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Frequently asked questions

How much do carpet installers make in Utah?

The median is $43,270 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,810, and experienced carpet installers can clear $62,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in Utah?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,900/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,350/month, which eats 46.6% 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 Utah?

Utah 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 $43,911 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.

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