Carpet Installers
SOC Code: 47-2041 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Carpet Installers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,075 | $62,379 | $80,704 | $99,008 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $43,389 | $61,880 | $80,350 | $98,842 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $43,472 | $61,610 | $79,747 | $97,885 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $43,389 | $61,485 | $79,602 | $97,698 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $42,848 | $60,590 | $78,354 | $96,096 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $39,291 | $55,682 | $72,051 | $88,442 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $39,458 | $54,850 | $70,221 | $85,613 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $64,022 | $71,219 | $78,416 | $85,613 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $62,088 | $69,846 | $77,626 | $85,384 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $40,456 | $55,370 | $70,304 | $85,218 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Building and Construction | 3.3 |
| Production and Processing | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 69.2% |
| Less than high school | 22.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.2% |
| Some college | 1.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
- Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
- Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.
- Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
- Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
- Stretch carpet to align with walls and ensure a smooth surface, and press carpet in place over tack strips or use staples, tape, tacks or glue to hold carpet in place.
- Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
- Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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