How much does an insulation worker make in New York?
$59,100a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in New York. That is $28.41 an hour or $4,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.41
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,140Median: $59,100Highest 10%: $98,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,140 | $21.22 | |
| 25th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| Median | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 75th | $72,150 | $34.69 | |
| 90th | $98,200 | $47.21 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,730 |
| Albany, NY | $57,190 |
| Syracuse, NY | $56,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $55,960 |
| Utica, NY | $51,950 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insulation workers.
| 2. Washington | $67,750 |
| 3. Mississippi | $62,880 |
| 4. Oregon | $60,210 |
| 5. New York | $59,100 |
| 6. Maryland | $58,420 |
| 7. Ohio | $58,400 |
| 8. Alaska | $56,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.41 ($59,100 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $59,100 against $49,120 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for insulation worker pay?
New York ranks 5 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays insulation workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $61,730 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.