How much does an insulation worker make in Buffalo?
$58,310a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $28.03 an hour or $4,859 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.03
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,400Median: $58,310Highest 10%: $79,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,400 | $18.94 | |
| 25th | $48,560 | $23.35 | |
| Median | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| 75th | $76,070 | $36.57 | |
| 90th | $79,180 | $38.07 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| Syracuse, NY | $82,950 |
| New York, NY | $70,690 |
| Albany, NY | $59,740 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $28.03 ($58,310 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $58,310 against $58,340 nationally, 0% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,120, so Buffalo pays 1% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for insulation worker pay?
41 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,180 or more.
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.