Carlos Escalera (born June 26, 1979 in Mayagüez) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player.
Escalera has played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico (BSN) with Guaynabo Conquistadores, Mayaguez Tainos, Aguadilla Tiburones, Coamo Marathon Runners, and Bayamón Cowboys Guaynabo Mets, and Capitanes De Arecibo