Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$37,030
- 25th Percentile — Junior$43,200
- 50th Percentile — Median$49,120
- 75th Percentile — Senior$60,980
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$78,190
The top 10% of Insulation Workers earn $78,190 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $37,030, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (est.) | $84,847 | +55.0% |
| District of Columbia (est.) | $83,205 | +52.0% |
| Washington | $78,280 | +43.0% |
| New York | $66,360 | +21.2% |
| Nebraska | $65,030 | +18.8% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $62,951 | +15.0% |
| California | $61,840 | +13.0% |
| Minnesota | $61,550 | +12.4% |
| Oregon | $61,290 | +12.0% |
| Missouri | $60,890 | +11.2% |
| Kentucky | $60,630 | +10.8% |
| Maryland | $60,350 | +10.2% |
| New Jersey | $60,330 | +10.2% |
| Illinois | $60,200 | +10.0% |
| Ohio | $58,850 | +7.5% |
| Vermont | $58,150 | +6.2% |
| Iowa | $57,770 | +5.5% |
| Kansas | $56,230 | +2.7% |
| Mississippi | $56,200 | +2.7% |
| Georgia | $55,570 | +1.5% |
| Indiana | $55,350 | +1.1% |
| Colorado | $54,960 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $54,660 | -0.1% |
| Delaware | $54,460 | -0.5% |
| Alaska | $54,210 | -1.0% |
| New Mexico | $53,100 | -3.0% |
| Montana | $52,820 | -3.5% |
| Wisconsin | $52,450 | -4.2% |
| Massachusetts | $52,420 | -4.2% |
| New Hampshire | $52,220 | -4.6% |
| Michigan | $51,190 | -6.5% |
| Tennessee | $50,810 | -7.2% |
| Connecticut | $50,450 | -7.8% |
| Maine | $50,390 | -7.9% |
| Louisiana | $49,970 | -8.7% |
| South Carolina | $49,900 | -8.8% |
| Texas | $49,850 | -8.9% |
| Florida | $49,730 | -9.2% |
| North Dakota | $49,700 | -9.2% |
| Alabama | $49,400 | -9.8% |
| Oklahoma | $49,380 | -9.8% |
| Nevada | $48,460 | -11.5% |
| South Dakota | $48,090 | -12.1% |
| Virginia | $47,660 | -12.9% |
| Wyoming | $47,620 | -13.0% |
| Arizona | $45,420 | -17.0% |
| Idaho | $44,390 | -18.9% |
| Arkansas | $44,370 | -18.9% |
| North Carolina | $44,180 | -19.3% |
| Utah | $43,680 | -20.2% |
| West Virginia | $40,820 | -25.4% |
What Factors Affect Insulation Workers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Insulation Workers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Washington pays an average of $78,280, while West Virginia pays $40,820 — a gap of $37,460 per year.
The middle half of Insulation Workers earn between $43,200 and $60,980 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,030, while the top 10% earn more than $78,190.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Insulation Workers?
The average salary for Insulation Workers in the United States is $54,740 per year, with a median of $49,120.
What is the starting salary for Insulation Workers?
Entry-level Insulation Workers typically earn between $37,030 and $43,200 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Insulation Workers the most?
Washington pays Insulation Workers the most at $78,280 per year on average, followed by New York ($66,360) and Nebraska ($65,030).
How much do Insulation Workers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $54,740, Insulation Workers earn approximately $26.32 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Insulation Workers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 44,440 Insulation Workers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $54,740 and a median of $49,120 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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