How much does an insulation worker make in New York?
$70,690a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $33.99 an hour or $5,891 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.99
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,820Median: $70,690Highest 10%: $125,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,820 | $22.03 | |
| 25th | $55,660 | $26.76 | |
| Median | $70,690 | $33.99 | |
| 75th | $97,560 | $46.90 | |
| 90th | $125,400 | $60.31 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| Syracuse, NY | $82,950 |
| Albany, NY | $59,740 |
| Buffalo, NY | $58,310 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,160 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $33.99 ($70,690 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $70,690 against $58,340 nationally, 21% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,120, so New York pays 20% more.
Where does New York rank for insulation worker pay?
32 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,400 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.