How much does an insulation worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.62 an hour or $4,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.62
- Average (mean)
- $54,740
- Jobs
- 44,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| Median | $49,120 | $23.62 | |
| 75th | $60,980 | $29.32 | |
| 90th | $78,190 | $37.59 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Nebraska | $73,140 |
| Washington | $67,750 |
| Mississippi | $62,880 |
| Oregon | $60,210 |
| New York | $59,100 |
| Maryland | $58,420 |
| Ohio | $58,400 |
| Alaska | $56,470 |
| Missouri | $56,040 |
| Iowa | $55,820 |
| Indiana | $54,630 |
| Minnesota | $54,350 |
| Delaware | $53,570 |
| Vermont | $53,570 |
| Illinois | $53,000 |
| New Jersey | $52,750 |
| Kansas | $51,520 |
| New Hampshire | $51,320 |
| Colorado | $50,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,600 |
| Kentucky | $49,730 |
| Wisconsin | $49,520 |
| Massachusetts | $48,940 |
| California | $48,840 |
| Alabama | $48,740 |
| Texas | $48,740 |
| Connecticut | $48,550 |
| New Mexico | $48,460 |
| Tennessee | $48,410 |
| Montana | $48,100 |
| Georgia | $47,810 |
| Maine | $47,790 |
| Louisiana | $47,340 |
| Florida | $47,100 |
| South Carolina | $47,020 |
| Oklahoma | $46,880 |
| Nevada | $46,510 |
| Michigan | $46,490 |
| North Dakota | $46,450 |
| Wyoming | $46,200 |
| South Dakota | $45,820 |
| Virginia | $44,810 |
| Arkansas | $43,730 |
| North Carolina | $42,990 |
| Arizona | $42,210 |
| Idaho | $41,550 |
| Utah | $40,080 |
| West Virginia | $35,390 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $81,880 |
| Columbus, OH | $80,000 |
| Olympia, WA | $76,610 |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,170 |
| Seattle, WA | $71,980 |
| Medford, OR | $71,470 |
| Des Moines, IA | $70,410 |
| Oxnard, CA | $65,930 |
| Baltimore, MD | $63,200 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $62,710 |
| New York, NY | $61,730 |
| Spokane, WA | $61,690 |
| Portland, OR | $60,960 |
| Kennewick, WA | $60,730 |
| Salem, OR | $60,290 |
In other countries
Insulation Worker belongs to the international group "Insulation workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Electrician$63,190
- Glazier$57,080
- Insulation Worker$58,340
- Painter$49,400
- Paperhanger$52,140
- Pipelayer$49,000
- Plumber$63,800
- Plasterer and Stucco Mason$57,660
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$58,970
- Roofer$55,440
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.62 ($49,120 a year).
How much does an insulation worker make a month?
About $4,093 a month before tax, based on a median of $49,120 a year.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,030 or less a year ($17.80 an hour); the top 10% make $78,190 or more.
Which state pays insulation workers the most?
Nebraska, with a median of $73,140 a year, followed by Washington ($67,750) and Mississippi ($62,880).
Which city pays insulation workers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $81,880 a year.
How many insulation workers are there in the United States?
About 44,440 people work as insulation workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.