Average salary, compensation, and wages for Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers in the United StatesIn 2002, the median hourly earnings of carpet installers were $15.67. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.39 and $21.03. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $8.90, and the top 10 percent earned more than $27.15. In 2002, median hourly earnings of carpet installers working for building finishing contractors were $16.09, and in home furnishings stores, $14.64. Carpet installers are paid either on an hourly basis, or by the number of yards of carpet installed. The rates vary widely depending on the geographic location and whether the installer is affiliated with a union. Median hourly earnings of floor layers were $16.15 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.42 and $20.81. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $8.58, and the top 10 percent earned more than $26.87. Median hourly earnings of floor sanders and finishers were $13.22 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.38 and $16.97. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $8.96, and the top 10 percent earned more than $22.51. Median hourly earnings of tile and marble setters were $17.20 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $12.96 and $22.39. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.21, and the top 10 percent earned more than $28.22. Earnings of tile and marble setters also vary greatly by geographic location and by union membership status. Apprentices and other trainees usually start out earning about half of what an experienced worker earns, although their wage rate increases as they advance through the training program. Some carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers belong to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Some tilesetters belong to the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, while some carpet installers belong to the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. More information on Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers occupation Number of Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers Working conditions for Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers Significant points for Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers Training requirements for Carpet, floor, and tile installers and finishers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |