How much does an insulation worker make in Chicago?
$103,700a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $49.85 an hour or $8,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.85
- Vs. national median
- +78%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,350Median: $103,700Highest 10%: $115,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,350 | $27.57 | |
| 25th | $78,080 | $37.54 | |
| Median | $103,700 | $49.85 | |
| 75th | $115,300 | $55.42 | |
| 90th | $115,300 | $55.43 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $79,240 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $96,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $49.85 ($103,700 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $103,700 against $58,340 nationally, 78% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $100,400, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for insulation worker pay?
7 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,300 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.