How much does an insulation worker make in Washington?
$63,630a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $30.59 an hour or $5,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.59
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,990Median: $63,630Highest 10%: $83,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,990 | $27.88 | |
| 25th | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| Median | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| 75th | $83,920 | $40.35 | |
| 90th | $83,930 | $40.35 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $61,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $30.59 ($63,630 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $63,630 against $58,340 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Washington rank for insulation worker pay?
36 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,930 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.