SOC 472131

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.

National Median

$48,680

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$48,680

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,950

Experienced (90th pct)

$77,160

Total Employed

38,610

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,950 - $40,270
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$40,270 - $60,420
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$60,420 - $77,160

Highest Paying Locations for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

Medford, OR

$65,830

+35.2% vs national

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

$65,330

+34.2% vs national

Columbus, OH

$65,100

+33.7% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$64,510

+32.5% vs national

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

$63,660

+30.8% vs national

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Medford, OR	$65,830	60
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$65,330	60
Columbus, OH	$65,100	480
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$64,510	1,950
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$63,660	440
New York	$63,500	1,890
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$63,040	110
Oregon	$62,830	680
Nevada	$61,920	300
Mississippi	$60,930	390
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$60,270	70
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$58,960	90
Maryland	$58,870	890
New Haven, CT	$58,770	60
Maine	$58,750	360
Baton Rouge, LA	$58,260	730
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$57,740	40
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$57,390	150
Massachusetts	$57,150	830
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$57,150	460
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$56,640	210
Ohio	$56,640	1,290
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$56,590	880
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$56,520	270
Minnesota	$56,050	1,120
New Jersey	$55,770	1,060
Syracuse, NY	$55,580	70
Barnstable Town, MA	$54,960	50
Wisconsin	$54,640	530
Rochester, NY	$54,070	120
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$53,460	90
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$53,350	830
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$52,550	120
St. Louis, MO-IL	$52,410	540
Odessa, TX	$52,180	60
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area	$52,150	160
Vermont	$52,000	80
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area	$51,160	40
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$50,660	670
Indiana	$50,510	830
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$50,380	50
Billings, MT	$50,280	80
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$50,240	390
Cleveland, OH	$50,210	230
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$50,190	70
Lake Charles, LA	$50,040	N/A
Louisiana	$50,040	1,150
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$49,920	160
North Dakota	$49,860	240
Illinois	$49,840	1,060

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall?

The national median annual salary for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall is $48,680, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Walls earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Walls is Medford, OR, with a median salary of $65,830.

How much can an experienced Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall make?

Top-earning Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Walls (90th percentile) make $77,160 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.