How much does an insulation worker make in California?
$48,840a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in California. That is $23.48 an hour or $4,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.48
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 3,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,660Median: $48,840Highest 10%: $105,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,660 | $19.07 | |
| 25th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| Median | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 75th | $73,660 | $35.41 | |
| 90th | $105,400 | $50.69 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $76,170 |
| Oxnard, CA | $65,930 |
| San Jose, CA | $58,890 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,470 |
| Sacramento, CA | $48,310 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,850 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insulation workers.
| 21. Kentucky | $49,730 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $49,520 |
| 23. Massachusetts | $48,940 |
| 24. California | $48,840 |
| 25. Alabama | $48,740 |
| 26. Texas | $48,740 |
| 27. Connecticut | $48,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.48 ($48,840 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in California than the national average?
No: $48,840 against $49,120 nationally, 1% less.
Where does California rank for insulation worker pay?
California ranks 24 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays insulation workers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $76,170 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.