Insulation worker salary in Arkansas
Median $21.03 an hour for 350 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical), May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since n/a.
Insulation worker pay in Arkansas: the full range
Arkansas ranks 43rd of 48 states for median insulation worker pay, and 28th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $24.20). 350 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $16.95 – $17.90 | $35,250 – $37,230 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $17.90 – $23.44 | $37,230 – $48,750 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $23.44 – $25.64 | $48,750 – $53,320 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Insulation worker pay by metro in Arkansas
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $17.53 | $22.73 | $29.44 | 140 | 8% above |
| Little Rock | $18.05 | $22.43 | $25.64 | 170 | 7% above |
Union scale and prevailing wage for insulation workers in Arkansas
On federally funded construction in Arkansas, contractors must pay insulation workers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 0 of the 20 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package — an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $21.92). 20 of the 20 counties still use a survey rate dated 2017 or earlier (for example Benton County at $21.92). The market median for the state is $21.03.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | Survey SUAR2015-020 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260023 |
| Cleveland | Survey SUAR2015-033 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260036 |
| Craighead | Survey SUAR2015-021 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260024 |
| Crawford | Survey SUAR2015-022 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260025 |
| Crittenden | Survey SUAR2015-023 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260026 |
| Faulkner | Survey SUAR2015-024 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260027 |
| Garland | Survey SUAR2015-025 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260028 |
| Grant | Survey SUAR2015-034 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260037 |
| Jefferson | Survey SUAR2015-033 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260036 |
| Lincoln | Survey SUAR2015-033 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260036 |
| Little River | Survey SUAR2015-035 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260038 |
| Lonoke | Survey SUAR2015-026 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260029 |
| Madison | Survey SUAR2015-027 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260030 |
| Miller | Survey SUAR2015-035 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260038 |
| Perry | Survey SUAR2015-034 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260037 |
| Poinsett | Survey SUAR2015-028 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260031 |
| Pulaski | Survey SUAR2015-029 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260032 |
| Saline | Survey SUAR2015-030 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260033 |
| Sebastian | Survey SUAR2015-031 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260034 |
| Washington | Survey SUAR2015-032 2017-01-09 | $17.16 | $4.76 | $21.92 | AR20260035 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
The median insulation worker in Arkansas earned $21.03 an hour ($43,730 a year) in May 2025, 11% below the national median of $23.62. The middle half earn $17.90–$23.44; the top 10% earn more than $25.64.
Where does Arkansas rank for insulation worker pay?
Arkansas ranks 43rd of 48 states for insulation worker pay, with a median of $21.03 an hour, and 28th after adjusting for Arkansas's cost of living (BEA price parity 86.9, US = 100).
What is the union insulation worker rate in Arkansas?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a insulation worker classification for most Arkansas counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many insulation workers work in Arkansas?
BLS counted 350 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) in Arkansas in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.94; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arkansas 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.