The only neutral (non-lead-gen) state-by-state pricing table for carpet installation in the US. Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (SOC 47-2041) and regional cost-of-living adjustments.
Standard nylon, fully installed (material + standard rebond padding + labour). Excludes old carpet removal. Data based on BLS OEWS state wage data for carpet installers (SOC 47-2041) + regional material cost adjustments.
| State | Range (installed/sqft) | Labour index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $2.00–$4.50 | 0.82x (Low) | — |
| Alaska | $4.00–$8.50 | 1.40x (High) | Remote supply chain premium |
| Arizona | $2.80–$5.80 | 0.92x (Below avg) | — |
| Arkansas | $2.00–$4.00 | 0.80x (Low) | — |
| California | $4.50–$9.00 | 1.40x (High) | Bay Area/LA premium; union markets |
| Colorado | $3.20–$6.50 | 1.05x (Average) | — |
| Connecticut | $3.80–$7.50 | 1.25x (Above avg) | — |
| Delaware | $3.20–$6.50 | 1.05x (Average) | — |
| Florida | $3.00–$6.00 | 0.95x (Average) | Competitive labour market |
| Georgia | $2.50–$5.00 | 0.85x (Below avg) | — |
| Hawaii | $5.00–$10.00 | 1.55x (High) | Material transport cost; island premium |
| Idaho | $2.60–$5.20 | 0.88x (Below avg) | — |
| Illinois | $3.20–$6.50 | 1.05x (Average) | Chicago metro premium |
| Indiana | $2.50–$5.00 | 0.85x (Below avg) | — |
| Iowa | $2.30–$4.80 | 0.82x (Low) | — |
| Kansas | $2.30–$4.80 | 0.82x (Low) | — |
| Kentucky | $2.20–$4.50 | 0.80x (Low) | — |
| Louisiana | $2.20–$4.80 | 0.83x (Low) | — |
| Maine | $3.00–$6.00 | 0.98x (Average) | — |
| Maryland | $3.50–$7.00 | 1.15x (Above avg) | DC metro influence |
| Massachusetts | $4.00–$8.00 | 1.32x (High) | Boston metro; union labour |
| Michigan | $2.80–$5.50 | 0.92x (Below avg) | — |
| Minnesota | $2.80–$5.80 | 0.93x (Below avg) | — |
| Mississippi | $2.00–$4.00 | 0.78x (Low) | Lowest labour costs nationally |
| Missouri | $2.40–$5.00 | 0.84x (Low) | — |
| Montana | $2.60–$5.20 | 0.88x (Below avg) | — |
| Nebraska | $2.30–$4.80 | 0.82x (Low) | — |
| Nevada | $3.20–$6.50 | 1.05x (Average) | Las Vegas metro |
| New Hampshire | $3.00–$6.20 | 1.00x (Average) | — |
| New Jersey | $4.00–$8.00 | 1.32x (High) | NYC metro; high COL |
| New Mexico | $2.60–$5.20 | 0.88x (Below avg) | — |
| New York | $4.00–$8.00 | 1.35x (High) | NYC premium; outer state cheaper |
| North Carolina | $2.50–$5.00 | 0.85x (Below avg) | — |
| North Dakota | $2.50–$5.00 | 0.85x (Below avg) | — |
| Ohio | $2.60–$5.20 | 0.88x (Below avg) | — |
| Oklahoma | $2.30–$4.80 | 0.82x (Low) | — |
| Oregon | $3.50–$7.00 | 1.15x (Above avg) | — |
| Pennsylvania | $3.00–$6.20 | 1.00x (Average) | — |
| Rhode Island | $3.50–$7.00 | 1.15x (Above avg) | — |
| South Carolina | $2.30–$4.80 | 0.83x (Low) | — |
| South Dakota | $2.30–$4.80 | 0.82x (Low) | — |
| Tennessee | $2.30–$4.80 | 0.83x (Low) | — |
| Texas | $2.50–$5.50 | 0.88x (Below avg) | Open-shop labour; competitive market |
| Utah | $2.80–$5.50 | 0.92x (Below avg) | — |
| Vermont | $3.00–$6.00 | 0.98x (Average) | — |
| Virginia | $3.20–$6.50 | 1.05x (Average) | Northern VA / DC suburb premium |
| Washington | $3.80–$7.50 | 1.25x (Above avg) | Seattle metro premium |
| West Virginia | $2.00–$4.20 | 0.78x (Low) | — |
| Wisconsin | $2.60–$5.20 | 0.88x (Below avg) | — |
| Wyoming | $2.50–$5.00 | 0.85x (Below avg) | — |