How much does an insulation worker make in Buffalo?
$48,310a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.23
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 112
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,220Median: $48,310Highest 10%: $81,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| 25th | $44,140 | $21.22 | |
| Median | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 75th | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 90th | $81,990 | $39.42 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| New York, NY | $61,730 |
| Albany, NY | $57,190 |
| Syracuse, NY | $56,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $55,960 |
| Utica, NY | $51,950 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $23.23 ($48,310 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $48,310 against $49,120 nationally, 2% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,100, so Buffalo pays 18% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for insulation worker pay?
53 of 112 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,990 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.