How much does an insulation worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.05 an hour or $4,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.05
- Average (mean)
- $65,530
- Jobs
- 25,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,470 | $20.42 | |
| 25th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $58,340 | $28.05 | |
| 75th | $77,360 | $37.19 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.18 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $119,700 |
| Oregon | $119,500 |
| Nevada | $114,100 |
| New Jersey | $107,600 |
| Minnesota | $105,700 |
| Illinois | $100,400 |
| Washington | $92,120 |
| Hawaii | $87,570 |
| Wisconsin | $85,120 |
| Alaska | $84,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,770 |
| Arizona | $80,410 |
| Missouri | $78,660 |
| Rhode Island | $77,150 |
| Nebraska | $75,940 |
| West Virginia | $74,200 |
| Indiana | $72,220 |
| Maryland | $70,030 |
| Ohio | $67,600 |
| Massachusetts | $64,710 |
| Maine | $63,580 |
| Oklahoma | $61,840 |
| New York | $59,120 |
| Michigan | $58,860 |
| North Dakota | $58,140 |
| Virginia | $57,010 |
| Utah | $55,990 |
| Iowa | $54,440 |
| New Mexico | $53,120 |
| Georgia | $52,600 |
| Arkansas | $51,390 |
| South Carolina | $50,440 |
| Mississippi | $50,180 |
| Florida | $49,660 |
| Colorado | $49,050 |
| Kansas | $49,050 |
| Alabama | $48,930 |
| Texas | $48,930 |
| North Carolina | $48,430 |
| Louisiana | $48,280 |
| Wyoming | $48,190 |
| Tennessee | $46,380 |
| Kentucky | $46,150 |
| Delaware | $44,850 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $136,500 |
| Portland, OR | $126,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $124,100 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $121,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $112,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $109,400 |
| Chicago, IL | $103,700 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $100,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $93,960 |
| Kennewick, WA | $92,680 |
| Madison, WI | $91,470 |
| Reno, NV | $89,600 |
| Honolulu, HI | $87,570 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $86,310 |
| Appleton, WI | $85,580 |
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$49,120
- 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 $28.05 ($58,340 a year).
How much does an insulation worker make a month?
About $4,862 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,340 a year.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,470 or less a year ($20.42 an hour); the top 10% make $100,200 or more.
Which state pays insulation workers the most?
California, with a median of $119,700 a year, followed by Oregon ($119,500) and Nevada ($114,100).
Which city pays insulation workers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $136,500 a year.
How many insulation workers are there in the United States?
About 25,660 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.