Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and walls across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $54,740 ≈ $26/hr
National median salary $49,120
Total employment 44,440 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.8%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 3,400 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 40,200 → 41,700 (+1,500)
Typical entry education No formal educational credential
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$78,280
- New York$66,360
- Nebraska$65,030
- California$61,840
- Minnesota$61,550
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$40,820
- Utah$43,680
- North Carolina$44,180
- Arkansas$44,370
- Idaho$44,390
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $78,280 | $67,750 | $38 | +43% | 2,330 |
| 2 | New York | $66,360 | $59,100 | $32 | +21.2% | 1,600 |
| 3 | Nebraska | $65,030 | $73,140 | $31 | +18.8% | 310 |
| 4 | California | $61,840 | $48,840 | $30 | +13% | 3,080 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $61,550 | $54,350 | $30 | +12.4% | 1,090 |
| 6 | Oregon | $61,290 | $60,210 | $29 | +12% | 700 |
| 7 | Missouri | $60,890 | $56,040 | $29 | +11.2% | 830 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $60,630 | $49,730 | $29 | +10.8% | 400 |
| 9 | Maryland | $60,350 | $58,420 | $29 | +10.2% | 1,240 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $60,330 | $52,750 | $29 | +10.2% | 820 |
| 11 | Illinois | $60,200 | $53,000 | $29 | +10% | 780 |
| 12 | Ohio | $58,850 | $58,400 | $28 | +7.5% | 870 |
| 13 | Vermont | $58,150 | $53,570 | $28 | +6.2% | 110 |
| 14 | Iowa | $57,770 | $55,820 | $28 | +5.5% | 460 |
| 15 | Kansas | $56,230 | $51,520 | $27 | +2.7% | 430 |
| 16 | Mississippi | $56,200 | $62,880 | $27 | +2.7% | 290 |
| 17 | Georgia | $55,570 | $47,810 | $27 | +1.5% | 900 |
| 18 | Indiana | $55,350 | $54,630 | $27 | +1.1% | 780 |
| 19 | Colorado | $54,960 | $50,800 | $26 | +0.4% | 1,210 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $54,660 | $50,600 | $26 | -0.1% | 610 |
| 21 | Delaware | $54,460 | $53,570 | $26 | -0.5% | 280 |
| 22 | Alaska | $54,210 | $56,470 | $26 | -1% | 170 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $53,100 | $48,460 | $26 | -3% | 250 |
| 24 | Montana | $52,820 | $48,100 | $25 | -3.5% | 490 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $52,450 | $49,520 | $25 | -4.2% | 650 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $52,420 | $48,940 | $25 | -4.2% | 710 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $52,220 | $51,320 | $25 | -4.6% | 230 |
| 28 | Michigan | $51,190 | $46,490 | $25 | -6.5% | 710 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $50,810 | $48,410 | $24 | -7.2% | 1,160 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $50,450 | $48,550 | $24 | -7.8% | 300 |
| 31 | Maine | $50,390 | $47,790 | $24 | -7.9% | 440 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $49,970 | $47,340 | $24 | -8.7% | 1,610 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $49,900 | $47,020 | $24 | -8.8% | 730 |
| 34 | Texas | $49,850 | $48,740 | $24 | -8.9% | 7,120 |
| 35 | Florida | $49,730 | $47,100 | $24 | -9.2% | 2,690 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $49,700 | $46,450 | $24 | -9.2% | 260 |
| 37 | Alabama | $49,400 | $48,740 | $24 | -9.8% | 660 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $49,380 | $46,880 | $24 | -9.8% | 570 |
| 39 | Nevada | $48,460 | $46,510 | $23 | -11.5% | 660 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $48,090 | $45,820 | $23 | -12.1% | 340 |
| 41 | Virginia | $47,660 | $44,810 | $23 | -12.9% | — |
| 42 | Wyoming | $47,620 | $46,200 | $23 | -13% | 170 |
| 43 | Arizona | $45,420 | $42,210 | $22 | -17% | 780 |
| 44 | Idaho | $44,390 | $41,550 | $21 | -18.9% | 330 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $44,370 | $43,730 | $21 | -18.9% | 350 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $44,180 | $42,990 | $21 | -19.3% | 2,090 |
| 47 | Utah | $43,680 | $40,080 | $21 | -20.2% | 300 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $40,820 | $35,390 | $20 | -25.4% | 70 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 134 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha, NE-IA | $81,880 | $69,050 | — |
| 2 | Columbus, OH | $80,000 | $65,900 | 380 |
| 3 | North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $79,660 | $69,890 | — |
| 4 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $76,610 | $88,760 | 40 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $76,170 | $80,780 | 370 |
| 6 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $71,980 | $81,460 | 1,250 |
| 7 | Medford, OR | $71,470 | $84,740 | 50 |
| 8 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $70,410 | $62,440 | 200 |
| 9 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $65,930 | $72,920 | 50 |
| 10 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $63,200 | $61,380 | 550 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and walls (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $82,210 | $84,110 | 30 |
| 2 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $79,800 | $72,140 | — |
| 3 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $77,640 | $75,200 | — |
| 4 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $64,650 | $62,530 | 110 |
| 5 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $62,340 | $65,440 | 350 |
| 6 | Utility System Construction | $62,340 | $66,000 | 340 |
| 7 | Roofing Contractors | $59,910 | $58,900 | 270 |
| 8 | Support Activities for Mining | $56,000 | $55,180 | 50 |
| 9 | Support Activities for Mining | $56,000 | $55,180 | 50 |
| 10 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $56,000 | $55,180 | 50 |
| 11 | Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $55,860 | $54,000 | 1,130 |
| 12 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $54,260 | $63,590 | 4,520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall make in the U.S.?
The median insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall salary in the United States is $49,120 per year (mean $54,740), and about 80% earn between $37,030 and $78,190.
How much do insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,740 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall at $78,280 per year (median $67,750).
What is the job outlook for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall?
Employment is projected to change +3.8% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 3,400 openings per year.