Insulation worker salary in Arizona
Median $20.29 an hour for 780 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical), May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since n/a.
Insulation worker pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 45th of 48 states for median insulation worker pay, and 46th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $20.15). 780 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.77 – $18.39 | $36,960 – $38,250 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.39 – $23.20 | $38,250 – $48,250 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $23.20 – $29.43 | $48,250 – $61,210 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Insulation worker pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $17.83 | $20.35 | $29.57 | 550 | about the same as |
| Lake Havasu City | $16.00 | $17.56 | $26.36 | 30 | 13% below |
Union scale and prevailing wage for insulation workers in Arizona
On federally funded construction in Arizona, contractors must pay insulation workers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 1 of the 1 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $67.36 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $20.29.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Union ASBE0073-002 2024-08-01 | $51.06 | $16.30 | $67.36 | AZ20260022 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Arizona 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 Arizona?
The median insulation worker in Arizona earned $20.29 an hour ($42,210 a year) in May 2025, 14% below the national median of $23.62. The middle half earn $18.39–$23.20; the top 10% earn more than $29.43.
Where does Arizona rank for insulation worker pay?
Arizona ranks 45th of 48 states for insulation worker pay, with a median of $20.29 an hour, and 46th after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union insulation worker rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for insulation workers in 1 counties, with a typical package of $67.36 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many insulation workers work in Arizona?
BLS counted 780 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) in Arizona in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.85; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona 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.