How much does an insulation worker make in Portland?
$60,960a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $29.31 an hour or $5,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.31
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 112
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,350Median: $60,960Highest 10%: $98,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| 25th | $50,090 | $24.08 | |
| Median | $60,960 | $29.31 | |
| 75th | $76,620 | $36.84 | |
| 90th | $98,680 | $47.44 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| Medford, OR | $71,470 |
| Salem, OR | $60,290 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $29.31 ($60,960 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $60,960 against $49,120 nationally, 24% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,210, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for insulation worker pay?
13 of 112 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,680 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.