What are the main factors that influence a Carpet Layer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Carpet Layer's salary?

A Carpet Layer's salary grows with experience: a Carpet Layer (0-2 years)earns $58,595, a Social Media Communications Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $66,480, a Social Media Communications Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $90,841, a Social Media Communications Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $112,092, a Social Media Communications Manager (7+ years)earns $111,795,

What are the highest paying states for a Carpet Layer?

Carpet Layer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Carpet Layer roles are District of Columbia $64,473, California $64,228, Massachusetts $63,372. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Carpet Layer roles make?

Salaries for Carpet Layer level roles vary by specialization: Pipe Layer: $75,323; Pipe Layer/Laborer: $71,618; Carpet Technician: $58,491; Carpet Installer Helper: $58,280; Brick Layer: $53,877.

Carpet Layer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Carpet Layer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Carpet Layer in Delaware is $58,970 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Carpet Layer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,727
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,169 to $64,077
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,066

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Carpet Layer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,077	$5,340	$1,232	$31
Average	$58,970	$4,914	$1,134	$28
25th Percentile	$51,169	$4,264	$984	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Carpet Layer Salaries

A Carpet Layer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Carpet Layer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Carpet Layer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,595
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,480
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,841
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,092
Expert (over 8 years): $111,795

Levels	Salary
Carpet La... Level Carpet Layer	$58,595
Social Me... Level Carpet Layer	$66,480
Social Me... Level Carpet Layer	$90,841
Social Me... Level Carpet Layer	$112,092
Social Me... Level Carpet Layer	$111,795

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How Do Carpet Layer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Carpet Layers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,473.
California: $64,228.
Massachusetts: $63,372.

District of Columbia $64,473 California $64,228 Massachusetts $63,372 Washington $63,140 New Jersey $63,116 Alaska $63,035 Connecticut $62,231 New York $61,905

Hawaii $60,863 Rhode Island $60,374 Maryland $60,042 Minnesota $59,587 Colorado $59,413 Illinois $59,355 Oregon $59,133 Delaware $58,970

New Hampshire $58,868 Virginia $58,638 Pennsylvania $57,969 Nevada $57,631 North Dakota $57,520 Michigan $57,346 Wisconsin $57,282 Vermont $57,153

Texas $56,798 Maine $56,775 Arizona $56,740 Ohio $56,699 Georgia $56,164 Indiana $55,896 Wyoming $55,843 Utah $55,762

Iowa $55,727 Kansas $55,447 Louisiana $55,366 North Carolina $55,337 Missouri $55,325 Florida $55,098 Montana $54,976 Nebraska $54,859

Kentucky $54,795 South Carolina $54,562 Tennessee $54,417 Idaho $54,358 New Mexico $53,933 Oklahoma $53,840 Alabama $53,497 South Dakota $52,920

Arkansas $52,606 West Virginia $52,437 Mississippi $51,930

Top Paying Cities for Carpet Layers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $61,032
Little Creek: $60,467
Magnolia: $60,717

Lincoln, DE $61,032 Little Creek, DE $60,467 Magnolia, DE $60,717 Milford, DE $61,032 Marydel, DE $60,240 Millsboro, DE $61,032 Millville, DE $61,439 Milton, DE $61,032

Nassau, DE $61,032 Ocean View, DE $61,439 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,439 Seaford, DE $60,391 Selbyville, DE $61,439 Smyrna, DE $60,170 Viola, DE $60,717 Woodside, DE $60,542

Bear, DE $59,727 Newark, DE $59,751 Claymont, DE $59,797 Delaware City, DE $59,751 Hockessin, DE $59,797 Kirkwood, DE $59,751 Middletown, DE $60,047 Montchanin, DE $59,797

New Castle, DE $59,797 Odessa, DE $60,129 Port Penn, DE $59,587 Rockland, DE $59,797 Saint Georges, DE $59,751 Townsend, DE $60,042 Winterthur, DE $59,797 Lewes, DE $61,032

Wilmington, DE $59,797 Dover, DE $60,438 Dover Afb, DE $60,577 Bethany Beach, DE $61,439 Bethel, DE $60,391 Bridgeville, DE $61,032 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,502 Cheswold, DE $60,298

Clayton, DE $60,146 Dagsboro, DE $61,439 Delmar, DE $60,391 Ellendale, DE $61,032 Felton, DE $61,032 Fenwick Island, DE $61,439 Frankford, DE $61,439 Frederica, DE $61,032

Georgetown, DE $61,032 Greenwood, DE $61,032 Harbeson, DE $61,032 Harrington, DE $61,032 Hartly, DE $60,117 Houston, DE $61,032 Kenton, DE $60,146 Laurel, DE $60,391

Yorklyn, DE $59,797

Carpet Layer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Carpet Layer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$51,169

Average $58,970/year

$64,077

$4,264

Average $4,914/month

$5,340

$984

Average $1,134/week

$1,232

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,077	$5,340	$1,232	$31
Average	$58,970	$4,914	$1,134	$28
25th Percentile	$51,169	$4,264	$984	$25

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