How much does an insulation worker make in Houston?
$50,050a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.06 an hour or $4,171 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.06
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,030Median: $50,050Highest 10%: $60,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,030 | $20.69 | |
| 25th | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| Median | $50,050 | $24.06 | |
| 75th | $59,150 | $28.44 | |
| 90th | $60,380 | $29.03 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| Odessa, TX | $52,760 |
| Dallas, TX | $52,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,920 |
| Longview, TX | $47,980 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,830 |
| Beaumont, TX | $47,770 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.06 ($50,050 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $50,050 against $58,340 nationally, 14% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,930, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for insulation worker pay?
56 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,380 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.