How much does an insulation worker make in Pittsburgh?
$80,050a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $38.49 an hour or $6,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.49
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,730Median: $80,050Highest 10%: $86,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| Median | $80,050 | $38.49 | |
| 75th | $80,840 | $38.87 | |
| 90th | $86,000 | $41.35 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,660 |
| York, PA | $55,380 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $121,900 |
| Boilermaker | $91,420 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,030 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $82,860 |
| Floor Layer | $80,970 |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker | $77,370 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $76,940 |
| Plumber | $70,100 |
| Electrician | $69,340 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $66,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $38.49 ($80,050 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $80,050 against $58,340 nationally, 37% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $80,770, so Pittsburgh pays 1% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for insulation worker pay?
20 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,000 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.