Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salary
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall earn a median $49,120 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$49,120
$23.62 per hour
Range
$37,030 – $78,190
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
44,440
across the U.S.
▲0.9%
Pay trend: The median for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall in the U.S. rose from $48,680 (May 2024) to $49,120 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.5%.
What insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall do
Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.4% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 3,000
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall is projected to grow 2.4% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$41,648
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,471Monthly
$1,735Twice a month
$1,602Every 2 weeks
$20.02Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,714
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,045
- Medicare (1.45%)$712
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,648
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,030 | $17.80 | $31,934 |
| 25th percentile | $43,200 | $20.77 | $36,891 |
| Median (50th) | $49,120 | $23.62 | $41,648 |
| 75th percentile | $60,980 | $29.32 | $51,177 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,190 | $37.59 | $63,837 |
Best cities for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $48,140 | $40,860 | $41,428 | 2,430 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Houston, TX — $48,140
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $73,140 | +64.1% | $57,836 | $44,550 – $82,280 | 310 |
| Washington | $67,750 | +36.2% | $56,492 | $45,380 – $132,770 | 2,330 |
| Mississippi | $62,880 | +3.2% | $50,921 | $40,280 – $62,880 | 290 |
| Oregon | $60,210 | −4.2% | $46,120 | $35,660 – $80,140 | 700 |
| New York | $59,100 | −6.9% | $47,072 | $44,140 – $98,200 | 1,600 |
| Maryland | $58,420 | −0.8% | $46,709 | $38,170 – $87,360 | 1,240 |
| Ohio | $58,400 | +3.1% | $48,281 | $37,870 – $80,010 | 870 |
| Alaska | $56,470 | +40.0% | $47,554 | $24,770 – $83,200 | 170 |
| Missouri | $56,040 | +12.7% | $45,512 | $38,550 – $90,370 | 830 |
| Iowa | $55,820 | +14.0% | $45,562 | $42,210 – $75,170 | 460 |
| Indiana | $54,630 | +8.2% | $44,493 | $37,760 – $76,220 | 780 |
| Minnesota | $54,350 | −3.0% | $43,678 | $38,960 – $101,930 | 1,090 |
| Delaware | $53,570 | +14.7% | $42,927 | $38,930 – $66,270 | 280 |
| Vermont | $53,570 | +3.0% | $43,863 | $44,780 – $70,260 | 110 |
| Illinois | $53,000 | +6.3% | $42,287 | $37,660 – $95,180 | 780 |
| New Jersey | $52,750 | −5.4% | $43,198 | $36,760 – $94,540 | 820 |
| Kansas | $51,520 | +10.3% | $41,501 | $40,240 – $89,110 | 430 |
| New Hampshire | $51,320 | +21.1% | $43,416 | $39,850 – $60,650 | 230 |
| Colorado | $50,800 | +4.5% | $41,471 | $40,340 – $70,630 | 1,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,600 | +3.1% | $41,284 | $38,330 – $73,580 | 610 |
| Kentucky | $49,730 | +9.7% | $40,515 | $39,430 – $92,110 | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $49,520 | −9.4% | $40,571 | $39,980 – $64,160 | 650 |
| Massachusetts | $48,940 | −14.4% | $39,276 | $44,610 – $59,290 | 710 |
| California | $48,840 | +9.5% | $39,808 | $39,660 – $105,440 | 3,080 |
| Alabama | $48,740 | +3.1% | $39,171 | $36,620 – $61,270 | 660 |
| Texas | $48,740 | +1.5% | $41,343 | $36,250 – $63,240 | 7,120 |
| Connecticut | $48,550 | −0.9% | $39,930 | $38,310 – $61,940 | 300 |
| New Mexico | $48,460 | +13.4% | $40,001 | $36,190 – $78,190 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $48,410 | +7.2% | $41,077 | $34,900 – $71,490 | 1,160 |
| Montana | $48,100 | −3.4% | $39,324 | $36,990 – $83,340 | 490 |
| Georgia | $47,810 | +4.2% | $38,737 | $35,730 – $95,130 | 900 |
| Maine | $47,790 | −18.7% | $38,535 | $37,260 – $62,710 | 440 |
| Louisiana | $47,340 | −5.4% | $39,184 | $37,040 – $62,340 | 1,610 |
| Florida | $47,100 | −2.6% | $40,025 | $36,140 – $64,920 | 2,690 |
| South Carolina | $47,020 | +2.5% | $38,296 | $35,140 – $67,840 | 730 |
| Oklahoma | $46,880 | +2.5% | $38,284 | $34,870 – $70,160 | 570 |
| Nevada | $46,510 | −24.9% | $39,551 | $37,390 – $76,030 | 660 |
| Michigan | $46,490 | +1.7% | $37,810 | $32,360 – $79,620 | 710 |
| North Dakota | $46,450 | −6.8% | $39,503 | $38,830 – $60,430 | 260 |
| Wyoming | $46,200 | −3.1% | $39,302 | $36,400 – $56,830 | 170 |
| South Dakota | $45,820 | +14.0% | $38,996 | $35,890 – $60,320 | 340 |
| Virginia | $44,810 | +1.2% | $36,422 | $37,080 – $61,470 | — |
| Arkansas | $43,730 | −3.3% | $35,824 | $35,250 – $53,320 | 350 |
| North Carolina | $42,990 | −4.8% | $35,516 | $31,110 – $60,080 | 2,090 |
| Arizona | $42,210 | −11.3% | $35,249 | $36,960 – $61,210 | 780 |
| Idaho | $41,550 | +0.5% | $34,472 | $34,000 – $60,630 | 330 |
| Utah | $40,080 | −17.1% | $33,547 | $35,440 – $53,090 | 300 |
| West Virginia | $35,390 | −6.3% | $29,670 | $34,580 – $59,360 | 70 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $58,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Pipelayer | $49,000 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $49,400 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Carpet Installer | $50,340 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| Floor Sander and Finisher | $50,440 | No formal educational credential | +1.4% |
| Construction Laborer | $47,120 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Paperhanger | $52,140 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $53,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $53,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Roofer | $55,440 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall make?
The national median salary for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall is $49,120 a year ($23.62 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,030 and the top 10% earn over $78,190. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall the most?
Nebraska has the highest median pay at $73,140. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall are there in the U.S.?
About 44,440 people work as insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall nationwide.