How much does an insulation worker make in Portland?
$126,800a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $60.94 an hour or $10,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.94
- Vs. national median
- +117%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,940Median: $126,800Highest 10%: $129,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,940 | $32.66 | |
| 25th | $109,000 | $52.38 | |
| Median | $126,800 | $60.94 | |
| 75th | $127,800 | $61.46 | |
| 90th | $129,800 | $62.39 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $81,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $60.94 ($126,800 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $126,800 against $58,340 nationally, 117% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $119,500, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for insulation worker pay?
2 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,800 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.