How much does an insulation worker make in Houston?
$48,140a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $23.14 an hour or $4,012 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.14
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 112
- Jobs in the area
- 2,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,950Median: $48,140Highest 10%: $63,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| Median | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| 75th | $56,300 | $27.07 | |
| 90th | $63,250 | $30.41 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| Dallas, TX | $49,930 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,770 |
| Beaumont, TX | $47,610 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,070 |
| Lubbock, TX | $43,890 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $23.14 ($48,140 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $48,140 against $49,120 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,740, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for insulation worker pay?
57 of 112 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,250 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.