Carpet Layer Salary in Des Moines, IA

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How much does a Carpet Layer make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Carpet Layer in Des Moines, IA is $58,855. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,865 to $65,890, with most professionals earning between $47,411 and $72,294.

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Average Salary Range for Carpet Layer in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Carpet Layer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Carpet Layer in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Carpet Layer ranges from $52,865 to $65,890 with the average base salary of $58,855. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,928 to $68,389 with the average total cash compensation of $60,427.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $58,855 $52,865 - $65,890
Bonus $1,571 $1,063 - $2,499
Total Pay $60,427 $53,928 - $68,389
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Carpet Layer Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,865 - $65,890 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,865 - $65,890 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,380 - $65,285 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,213 - $62,585 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,375 - $62,786 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,571 - $64,277 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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