Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$48,680
↑ 50.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.2% since 2011 ($32,420 → $48,680)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $48,680
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,680 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $47,540 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $45,380 | +13.8% |
| 2021 | $39,880 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | $41,690 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $40,380 | +4.9% |
| 2018 | $38,480 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | $37,050 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $35,660 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $35,040 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | $33,720 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | $32,890 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $32,360 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | $32,420 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.