Salaripedia
English

How much does an insulation worker make in Raleigh?

$46,030a year

Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $22.13 an hour or $3,836 a month.

Hourly
$22.13
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
86 of 112
Jobs in the area
480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,020Median: $46,030Highest 10%: $65,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,020$16.84
25th$40,420$19.43
Median$46,030$22.13
75th$52,100$25.05
90th$65,100$31.30

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for insulation workers.

Greensboro, NC$46,500
Charlotte, NC$44,520
Virginia Beach, VA$43,730
Wilmington, NC$37,720
Winston-Salem, NC$37,440
Insulation Worker salary in North Carolina Insulation Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,690
Construction and Building Inspector$67,840
Plumber$60,540
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$59,030
Electrician$56,800
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$51,110
Carpenter$50,820
Roofer$50,720
Sheet Metal Worker$50,570
Brickmason and Blockmason$49,920
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $22.13 ($46,030 a year).

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

No: $46,030 against $49,120 nationally, 6% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $42,990, so Raleigh pays 7% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for insulation worker pay?

86 of 112 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,100 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.