Insulation Worker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An insulation worker earns a median of $58,340 a year ($28.05 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $65,530. About 25,660 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $58,340
- Gross pay
- $2,243.85
- Federal income tax
- −$185.42
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$139.12
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$32.54
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,886.78
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $58,340
- Federal
- $4,821
- FICA
- $4,463
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $49,056
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Insulation Workers, Mechanical. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-2132). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulation worker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.05; the average is $31.50.
What is the salary range for an insulation worker?
The bottom 10% earn under $42,470 and the top 10% earn over $100,220 a year.
How much is $58,340 after taxes?
About $49,056 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $46,758 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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