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How much does an insulation worker make in Columbia?

$50,750a year

Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $24.40 an hour or $4,229 a month.

Hourly
$24.40
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
37 of 112
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,690Median: $50,750Highest 10%: $67,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,690$20.04
25th$46,340$22.28
Median$50,750$24.40
75th$61,710$29.67
90th$67,840$32.62

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for insulation workers.

Greenville, SC$47,350
Charlotte, NC$44,520
Charleston, SC$40,120
Insulation Worker salary in South Carolina Insulation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$80,830
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$72,800
Construction and Building Inspector$62,410
Electrician$60,390
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$54,370
Plumber$52,070
Glazier$51,310
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$50,680
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$50,510
Sheet Metal Worker$50,170
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $24.40 ($50,750 a year).

Do insulation workers make more in Columbia than the national average?

Yes: $50,750 against $49,120 nationally, 3% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $47,020, so Columbia pays 8% more.

Where does Columbia rank for insulation worker pay?

37 of 112 metro areas with data.

How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,840 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.