How much does an insulation worker make in Salem?
$60,290a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $28.99 an hour or $5,024 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.99
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 112
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,000Median: $60,290Highest 10%: $72,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,000 | $17.31 | |
| 25th | $49,490 | $23.79 | |
| Median | $60,290 | $28.99 | |
| 75th | $72,470 | $34.84 | |
| 90th | $72,470 | $34.84 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| Medford, OR | $71,470 |
| Portland, OR | $60,960 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $101,400 |
| Electrician | $98,850 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $92,110 |
| Plumber | $80,610 |
| Glazier | $78,420 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $77,540 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $74,270 |
| Taper | $71,430 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $67,990 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $28.99 ($60,290 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $60,290 against $49,120 nationally, 23% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,210, so Salem pays 0% more.
Where does Salem rank for insulation worker pay?
15 of 112 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,470 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.