How much does an insulation worker make in Washington?
$45,900a year
Median yearly pay for insulation workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $22.07 an hour or $3,825 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.07
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 112
- Jobs in the area
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,080Median: $45,900Highest 10%: $78,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| 25th | $44,400 | $21.35 | |
| Median | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| 75th | $61,460 | $29.55 | |
| 90th | $78,090 | $37.54 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for insulation workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $22.07 ($45,900 a year).
Do insulation workers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $45,900 against $49,120 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Washington rank for insulation worker pay?
89 of 112 metro areas with data.
How much does an insulation worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,090 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.