How much does an insulation worker make in Chicago?
$58,850a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $28.29 an hour or $4,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.29
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 112
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,060Median: $58,850Highest 10%: $95,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,060 | $20.70 | |
| 25th | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| Median | $58,850 | $28.29 | |
| 75th | $72,950 | $35.07 | |
| 90th | $95,180 | $45.76 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $59,040 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $146,600 |
| Taper | $113,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $111,300 |
| Boilermaker | $109,600 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $103,700 |
| Plumber | $103,400 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $103,100 |
| Electrician | $102,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $28.29 ($58,850 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $58,850 against $49,120 nationally, 20% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $53,000, so Chicago pays 11% more.
Where does Chicago rank for insulation worker pay?
20 of 112 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,180 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.