Insulation Workers (Mechanical) Salary by State
The national median pay for insulation workers (mechanical) is $58,340 a year. By state, it ranges from $44,850 in Delaware to $119,690 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $42,470
- 25th percentile
- $48,100
- Median
- $58,340
- 75th percentile
- $77,360
- Top 10%
- $100,220
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 25,660 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $119,690 | +105% | $57,700 | $165,540 | 1,310 |
| 2 | Oregon | $119,480 | +105% | $78,880 | $161,450 | 170 |
| 3 | Nevada | $114,130 | +96% | $51,840 | $123,770 | 250 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $107,610 | +84% | $73,290 | $124,160 | 330 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $105,670 | +81% | $54,090 | $115,850 | 250 |
| 6 | Illinois | $100,400 | +72% | $57,350 | $115,290 | 1,100 |
| 7 | Washington | $92,120 | +58% | $60,150 | $129,790 | 500 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $87,570 | +50% | $63,380 | $115,450 | Not published |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $85,120 | +46% | $50,800 | $94,680 | 600 |
| 10 | Alaska | $84,410 | +45% | $60,150 | $103,610 | 40 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $80,770 | +38% | $49,000 | $101,850 | 590 |
| 12 | Arizona | $80,410 | +38% | $46,570 | $90,240 | Not published |
| 13 | Missouri | $78,660 | +35% | $48,290 | $92,980 | 830 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $77,150 | +32% | $59,350 | $97,870 | 60 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $75,940 | +30% | $40,570 | $83,380 | 130 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $74,200 | +27% | $57,330 | $93,960 | 90 |
| 17 | Indiana | $72,220 | +24% | $46,740 | $94,990 | 1,320 |
| 18 | Maryland | $70,030 | +20% | $48,110 | $83,930 | 450 |
| 19 | Ohio | $67,600 | +16% | $47,640 | $84,540 | 990 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $64,710 | +11% | $43,760 | $78,390 | 560 |
| 21 | Maine | $63,580 | +9% | $51,090 | $73,690 | 400 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $61,840 | +6% | $38,820 | $75,450 | 250 |
| 23 | New York | $59,120 | +1% | $45,540 | $97,560 | 1,490 |
| 24 | Michigan | $58,860 | +1% | $47,420 | $82,240 | 650 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $58,140 | 0% | $46,920 | $74,550 | 400 |
| 26 | Virginia | $57,010 | −2% | $41,010 | $63,500 | 1,350 |
| 27 | Utah | $55,990 | −4% | $40,540 | $112,060 | 380 |
| 28 | Iowa | $54,440 | −7% | $42,320 | $65,990 | 140 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $53,120 | −9% | $44,470 | $73,990 | Not published |
| 30 | Georgia | $52,600 | −10% | $39,830 | $64,000 | 660 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $51,390 | −12% | $46,770 | $81,870 | 130 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $50,440 | −14% | $43,490 | $80,460 | 630 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $50,180 | −14% | $36,660 | $70,720 | 120 |
| 34 | Florida | $49,660 | −15% | $36,730 | $61,550 | 480 |
| 35 | Colorado | $49,050 | −16% | $44,780 | $68,880 | 520 |
| 36 | Kansas | $49,050 | −16% | $45,340 | $62,370 | 130 |
| 37 | Alabama | $48,930 | −16% | $42,120 | $58,200 | Not published |
| 38 | Texas | $48,930 | −16% | $39,480 | $60,380 | 4,190 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $48,430 | −17% | $35,240 | $57,020 | 1,090 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $48,280 | −17% | $37,330 | $58,870 | 620 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $48,190 | −17% | $46,030 | $62,080 | 540 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $46,380 | −21% | $36,980 | $73,570 | 670 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $46,150 | −21% | $42,630 | $61,510 | Not published |
| 44 | Delaware | $44,850 | −23% | $38,460 | $77,300 | 340 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Insulation Workers (Mechanical) salary questions
Which state pays insulation workers (mechanical) the most?
California, with a median of $119,690 a year (+105% vs. the national median of $58,340). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays insulation workers (mechanical) the least?
Delaware, with a median of $44,850 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most insulation workers (mechanical) work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 4,190, with a median of $48,930.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.