Apprentices and other trainees usually start out earning about half of what an experienced worker earns. Their wages increase as they advance through the training program.
Carpet layers are paid either by the hour or by the number of yards of carpet they install. Wages vary depending on the area of the country. Wages also vary based on whether the floor and carpet layer is a member of a union. Union workers usually receive higher wages.
Full-time floor and carpet layers may receive benefits. These include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Carpet installers (SOC 47-2041)
Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles (SOC 47-2042)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $21.33 | $24.43 | $47.95 |
| Yearly | $44,360 | $50,820 | $99,751 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $18.15 | $25.57 | $30.45 |
| Yearly | $37,750 | $53,190 | $63,343 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $19.49 | $24.09 | $32.22 |
| Yearly | $40,546 | $50,092 | $67,015 | |
| United States | Hourly | $20.18 | $24.20 | $31.89 |
| Yearly | $41,970 | $50,340 | $66,320 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $25.66 | $34.51 | $44.98 |
| Yearly | $53,368 | $71,773 | $93,558 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $26.03 | $34.51 | $48.10 |
| Yearly | $54,136 | $71,783 | $100,050 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $27.50 | $35.41 | $41.76 |
| Yearly | $57,197 | $73,654 | $86,874 | |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $22.22 | $23.18 | $34.88 |
| Yearly | $46,207 | $48,208 | $72,545 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $22.53 | $24.68 | $37.18 |
| Yearly | $46,880 | $51,333 | $77,342 | |
| Shawnee National Forest Area | Hourly | $30.82 | $39.96 | $39.96 |
| Yearly | $64,111 | $83,117 | $83,117 | |
| United States | Hourly | $21.95 | $27.15 | $35.50 |
| Yearly | $45,660 | $56,460 | $73,840 | |