How much does an insulator make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,375 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,692
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $79,820 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,970 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,970 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $53,320 |
| 8. United States | $52,500 |
| 9. Australia | $50,700 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $141 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Roofer$55,440
- Tile installer$54,720
- Plasterer$59,760
- Glazier$57,080
- Plumber$62,820
- Hvac mechanic$63,280
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Hawaii | $87,570 |
| Illinois | $80,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,150 |
| Nebraska | $73,970 |
| Washington | $72,060 |
| Oregon | $71,790 |
| California | $69,980 |
| New Jersey | $68,490 |
| Missouri | $67,350 |
| Wisconsin | $66,610 |
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| Indiana | $65,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,430 |
| Nevada | $65,090 |
| Minnesota | $63,920 |
| Ohio | $63,300 |
| Alaska | $61,790 |
| Maryland | $61,510 |
| Mississippi | $59,160 |
| New York | $59,110 |
| West Virginia | $57,220 |
| Virginia | $56,740 |
| Massachusetts | $55,890 |
| Iowa | $55,500 |
| Maine | $55,310 |
| Vermont | $53,570 |
| North Dakota | $53,530 |
| Michigan | $52,400 |
| Oklahoma | $51,440 |
| New Hampshire | $51,320 |
| Kansas | $50,950 |
| Colorado | $50,270 |
| Georgia | $49,840 |
| Kentucky | $49,480 |
| Utah | $48,970 |
| New Mexico | $48,960 |
| Texas | $48,810 |
| Delaware | $48,790 |
| Alabama | $48,750 |
| South Carolina | $48,600 |
| Connecticut | $48,550 |
| Montana | $48,100 |
| Wyoming | $47,710 |
| Tennessee | $47,670 |
| Louisiana | $47,600 |
| Florida | $47,490 |
| South Dakota | $45,820 |
| Arkansas | $45,800 |
| North Carolina | $44,850 |
| Arizona | $43,620 |
| Idaho | $41,550 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Insulation Worker | $49,120 |
| Insulation Worker | $58,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulator make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,375 a month, $52,500 a year.
How much does an insulator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $39,020 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $86,250.
Which country pays an insulator the most?
Canada, with a median of $55,610 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an insulator the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $87,570 a year.
Does an insulator make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $53,350 a year against $52,500 in the United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, an insulator or a roofer?
A roofer: $55,440 a year against $52,500 for an insulator, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate