Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salary
The median insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall salary in the United States is $49,120 per year ($23.62/hour). Salaries range from $37,030 at the entry level to $78,190+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 44,440 insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$49,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.62
per hour
Employment
44,440
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,030
25th percentile
$43,200
Median
$49,120
75th percentile
$60,980
90th percentile
$78,190
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.8%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
3,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$35K$73K■ No data
Top Paying States
Nebraska
$73K
+49%
Washington
$68K
+38%
Mississippi
$63K
+28%
Oregon
$60K
+23%
New York
$59K
+20%
Maryland
$58K
+19%
Ohio
$58K
+19%
Alaska
$56K
+15%
Missouri
$56K
+14%
Iowa
$56K
+14%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $73,140 | +48.9% |
| Washington | $67,750 | +37.9% |
| Mississippi | $62,880 | +28.0% |
| Oregon | $60,210 | +22.6% |
| New York | $59,100 | +20.3% |
| Maryland | $58,420 | +18.9% |
| Ohio | $58,400 | +18.9% |
| Alaska | $56,470 | +15.0% |
| Missouri | $56,040 | +14.1% |
| Iowa | $55,820 | +13.6% |
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Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $81,880 | +66.7% |
| Columbus, OH | $80,000 | +62.9% |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $76,610 | +56.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $76,170 | +55.1% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $71,980 | +46.5% |
| Medford, OR | $71,470 | +45.5% |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $70,410 | +43.3% |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $65,930 | +34.2% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $63,200 | +28.7% |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $62,710 | +27.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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