How much does an insulation worker make in Tennessee?
$48,410a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in Tennessee. That is $23.27 an hour or $4,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.27
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,900Median: $48,410Highest 10%: $71,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 25th | $39,390 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 75th | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| 90th | $71,490 | $34.37 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $54,400 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,380 |
| Memphis, TN | $47,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insulation workers.
| 26. Texas | $48,740 |
| 27. Connecticut | $48,550 |
| 28. New Mexico | $48,460 |
| 29. Tennessee | $48,410 |
| 30. Montana | $48,100 |
| 31. Georgia | $47,810 |
| 32. Maine | $47,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $23.27 ($48,410 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $48,410 against $49,120 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for insulation worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 29 of 48 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays insulation workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $54,400 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.