How much does an insulation worker make in Tennessee?
$46,380a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in Tennessee. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.30
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,980Median: $46,380Highest 10%: $73,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| 25th | $39,560 | $19.02 | |
| Median | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 75th | $55,830 | $26.84 | |
| 90th | $73,570 | $35.37 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $49,800 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,330 |
| Memphis, TN | $45,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insulation workers.
| 39. North Carolina | $48,430 |
| 40. Louisiana | $48,280 |
| 41. Wyoming | $48,190 |
| 42. Tennessee | $46,380 |
| 43. Kentucky | $46,150 |
| 44. Delaware | $44,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.30 ($46,380 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $46,380 against $58,340 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for insulation worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 42 of 44 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays insulation workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $49,800 a year.
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.