How much does an insulation worker make in San Francisco?
$136,500a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $65.61 an hour or $11,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.61
- Vs. national median
- +134%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,440Median: $136,500Highest 10%: $181,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,440 | $33.38 | |
| 25th | $75,760 | $36.42 | |
| Median | $136,500 | $65.61 | |
| 75th | $169,100 | $81.29 | |
| 90th | $181,300 | $87.15 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $124,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $112,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $93,960 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $58,100 |
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Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $65.61 ($136,500 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $136,500 against $58,340 nationally, 134% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $119,700, so San Francisco pays 14% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for insulation worker pay?
1 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $181,300 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.