How much does an insulation worker make in Portland?
$63,580a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $30.57 an hour or $5,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.57
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,180Median: $63,580Highest 10%: $73,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,180 | $26.05 | |
| 25th | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| Median | $63,580 | $30.57 | |
| 75th | $63,580 | $30.57 | |
| 90th | $73,690 | $35.43 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $79,280 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,330 |
| Electrician | $71,660 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $66,070 |
| Plumber | $64,500 |
| Carpenter | $64,300 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $63,730 |
| Painter | $63,120 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,430 |
| Stonemason | $61,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $30.57 ($63,580 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $63,580 against $58,340 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $63,580, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for insulation worker pay?
37 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,690 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.