How much does an insulation worker make in California?
$119,700a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in California. That is $57.54 an hour or $9,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.54
- Vs. national median
- +105%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,700Median: $119,700Highest 10%: $165,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,700 | $27.74 | |
| 25th | $63,570 | $30.56 | |
| Median | $119,700 | $57.54 | |
| 75th | $151,400 | $72.77 | |
| 90th | $165,500 | $79.59 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $136,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $124,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $112,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $93,960 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $58,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insulation workers.
| 1. California | $119,700 |
| 2. Oregon | $119,500 |
| 3. Nevada | $114,100 |
| 4. New Jersey | $107,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $57.54 ($119,700 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $119,700 against $58,340 nationally, 105% more.
Where does California rank for insulation worker pay?
California ranks 1 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays insulation workers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $136,500 a year.
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.