Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall in the United States was $49,120 ($23.62 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,030 | $17.80 |
| 25th | $43,200 | $20.77 |
| Median | $49,120 | $23.62 |
| 75th | $60,980 | $29.32 |
| 90th | $78,190 | $37.59 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2131
- Total U.S. employment: 44,440
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
The mean wage of $54,740 sits 11.4% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,740 | $23.43 | -0.8% | 660 |
| Alaska | $56,470 | $27.15 | +15.0% | 170 |
| Arizona | $42,210 | $20.29 | -14.1% | 780 |
| Arkansas | $43,730 | $21.03 | -11.0% | 350 |
| California | $48,840 | $23.48 | -0.6% | 3,080 |
| Colorado | $50,800 | $24.42 | +3.4% | 1,210 |
| Connecticut | $48,550 | $23.34 | -1.2% | 300 |
| Delaware | $53,570 | $25.75 | +9.1% | 280 |
| Florida | $47,100 | $22.65 | -4.1% | 2,690 |
| Georgia | $47,810 | $22.99 | -2.7% | 900 |
| Idaho | $41,550 | $19.98 | -15.4% | 330 |
| Illinois | $53,000 | $25.48 | +7.9% | 780 |
| Indiana | $54,630 | $26.26 | +11.2% | 780 |
| Iowa | $55,820 | $26.84 | +13.6% | 460 |
| Kansas | $51,520 | $24.77 | +4.9% | 430 |
| Kentucky | $49,730 | $23.91 | +1.2% | 400 |
| Louisiana | $47,340 | $22.76 | -3.6% | 1,610 |
| Maine | $47,790 | $22.97 | -2.7% | 440 |
| Maryland | $58,420 | $28.09 | +18.9% | 1,240 |
| Massachusetts | $48,940 | $23.53 | -0.4% | 710 |
| Michigan | $46,490 | $22.35 | -5.4% | 710 |
| Minnesota | $54,350 | $26.13 | +10.6% | 1,090 |
| Mississippi | $62,880 | $30.23 | +28.0% | 290 |
| Missouri | $56,040 | $26.94 | +14.1% | 830 |
| Montana | $48,100 | $23.13 | -2.1% | 490 |
| Nebraska | $73,140 | $35.16 | +48.9% | 310 |
| Nevada | $46,510 | $22.36 | -5.3% | 660 |
| New Hampshire | $51,320 | $24.67 | +4.5% | 230 |
| New Jersey | $52,750 | $25.36 | +7.4% | 820 |
| New Mexico | $48,460 | $23.30 | -1.3% | 250 |
| New York | $59,100 | $28.41 | +20.3% | 1,600 |
| North Carolina | $42,990 | $20.67 | -12.5% | 2,090 |
| North Dakota | $46,450 | $22.33 | -5.4% | 260 |
| Ohio | $58,400 | $28.08 | +18.9% | 870 |
| Oklahoma | $46,880 | $22.54 | -4.6% | 570 |
| Oregon | $60,210 | $28.95 | +22.6% | 700 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,600 | $24.33 | +3.0% | 610 |
| South Carolina | $47,020 | $22.61 | -4.3% | 730 |
| South Dakota | $45,820 | $22.03 | -6.7% | 340 |
| Tennessee | $48,410 | $23.28 | -1.4% | 1,160 |
| Texas | $48,740 | $23.43 | -0.8% | 7,120 |
| Utah | $40,080 | $19.27 | -18.4% | 300 |
| Vermont | $53,570 | $25.76 | +9.1% | 110 |
| Virginia | $44,810 | $21.54 | -8.8% | 0 |
| Washington | $67,750 | $32.57 | +37.9% | 2,330 |
| West Virginia | $35,390 | $17.01 | -28.0% | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $49,520 | $23.81 | +0.8% | 650 |
| Wyoming | $46,200 | $22.21 | -5.9% | 170 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Accountants and Auditors — $83,680/yr
- Nursing Assistants — $42,260/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,780/yr
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,390/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall?
The median annual wage for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall is $49,120 ($23.62 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 44,440 insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.62. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.