Compensation Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour Experienced candidates may earn $18.00–$22.00 per hour , depending on professional carpet-cleaning experience, equipment knowledge, certifications, driving qualifications, and ability to independently complete jobs. Identify common carpet fibers and construction types, including nylon, polyester, olefin/polypropylene, wool, blends, Berber, cut-pile, loop-pile, and commercial glue-down carpeting.