Carpet Installers
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
17 tasks analyzed
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.
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.
Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - |
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$49,850
per year
Mean Wage
$55,860
per year
Employment
15K
workers
Wage Range
$32,830 - $83,200
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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