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Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,840
Median Annual Salary
▲
+9.5% vs 2024
$61,840
Mean Salary
$48,840
Median Salary
$23.48
Hourly Rate
3,080 people work as Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California earn a median salary of $48,840 per year ($4,070/month).
This is 3.5% below the national average of $50,595.
California ranks #24 out of 48 states for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall pay.
Approximately 3,080 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 9.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Monitoring
2.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
3.35
Customer and Personal Service
3.04
Mechanical
3.02
English Language
2.91
Administration and Management
2.78
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(68.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California
Salaries for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California range from $39,660 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $105,440 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,300 and $73,660.
Median $48,840
P10: $39,660P25: $45,300P75: $73,660P90: $105,440
10th
$39,660
25th
$45,300
Median
$48,840
75th
$73,660
90th
$105,440
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,660
$19.07
$3,305
25th Percentile
$45,300
$21.78
$3,775
Median (50th)
$48,840
$23.48
$4,070
75th Percentile
$73,660
$35.41
$6,138
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$105,440
$50.69
$8,786
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,840 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
California ranks #24 of 48 states
$50,595
National avg. for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
How much do Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall make in California?
The median annual salary for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California is $48,840 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,840.
What is the salary range for a Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California?
Salaries for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California range from $39,660 at the 10th percentile to $105,440 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,300 and $73,660.
What is the starting salary for a Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California?
Entry-level Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall positions in California typically start around $39,660 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,300 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,080 people are employed as Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in California is approximately $23.48 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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