Insulation worker salary in Alaska
Median $27.15 an hour for 170 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical), May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since n/a.
Insulation worker pay in Alaska: the full range
Alaska ranks 8th of 48 states for median insulation worker pay, and 11th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $26.51). 170 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $11.91 – $18.66 | $24,770 – $38,810 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.66 – $31.10 | $38,810 – $64,680 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $31.10 – $40.00 | $64,680 – $83,200 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Insulation worker pay by metro in Alaska
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $11.91 | $26.83 | $40.00 | 110 | 1% below |
Union scale and prevailing wage for insulation workers in Alaska
On federally funded construction in Alaska, contractors must pay insulation workers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 30 of the 30 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $57.81 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $27.15.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutians East | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Aleutians West | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Anchorage | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Bethel | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Bristol Bay | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Chugach | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Copper River | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Denali | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Dillingham | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Fairbanks North Star | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Haines | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Hoonah-Angoon | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Juneau | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Kenai Peninsula | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Ketchikan Gateway | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Kodiak Island | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Kusilvak | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Lake and Peninsula | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Matanuska-Susitna | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Nome | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| North Slope | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Northwest Arctic | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Petersburg | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Sitka | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Skagway | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Southeast Fairbanks | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Wrangell | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Yakutat | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
| Yukon-Koyukuk | Union ASBE0007-006 2023-02-27 | $41.35 | $16.46 | $57.81 | AK20260001 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Alaska prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do insulation workers make in Alaska?
The median insulation worker in Alaska earned $27.15 an hour ($56,470 a year) in May 2025, 15% above the national median of $23.62. The middle half earn $18.66–$31.10; the top 10% earn more than $40.00.
Where does Alaska rank for insulation worker pay?
Alaska ranks 8th of 48 states for insulation worker pay, with a median of $27.15 an hour, and 11th after adjusting for Alaska's cost of living (BEA price parity 102.4, US = 100).
What is the union insulation worker rate in Alaska?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for insulation workers in 30 counties, with a typical package of $57.81 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many insulation workers work in Alaska?
BLS counted 170 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) in Alaska in May 2025, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.86; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alaska and metro areas, SOC 47-2131, 47-2132.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.