Carpet Installers in Virginia make a median of $45,300 a year, or about $21.78 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $93K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Carpet Installers salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $36,950, 25th percentile $41,440, median $45,300, 75th percentile $65,410, 90th percentile $92,940. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level carpet installers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $93K or more, a $56K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $45,300 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,950, and experienced carpet installers can clear $92,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,029/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 54.3% 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 Virginia?▼
Virginia 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 $47,790 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.
