Insulation worker salary in Florida
Median $22.65 an hour for 2,690 insulation workers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since n/a and the state's own outlook.
Insulation worker pay in Florida: the full range
Florida ranks 34th of 48 states for median insulation worker pay, and 42nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $21.91). 2,690 insulation workers work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.8× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $17.38 – $18.57 | $36,140 – $38,620 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.57 – $28.00 | $38,620 – $58,240 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $28.00 – $31.21 | $58,240 – $64,920 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Insulation worker pay by metro in Florida
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $17.87 | $23.30 | $20.40 | $34.43 | 650 | 3% above |
| Tallahassee | $14.68 | $22.66 | $24.13 | $30.61 | 70 | about the same as |
| Orlando | $17.33 | $22.65 | $22.34 | $30.13 | 440 | about the same as |
| Naples | $18.31 | $22.62 | $21.92 | $32.47 | — | about the same as |
| Jacksonville | $17.50 | $22.47 | $22.58 | $30.43 | 210 | 1% below |
| Pensacola | $17.39 | $21.96 | $22.48 | $29.54 | 80 | 3% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Are there more insulation worker jobs in Florida?
BLS counted 2,690 insulation workers in Florida in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 20%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for insulation workers in Florida
Florida's labor market agency projects the number of insulation workers in the state to change by +12.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,970 to 2,220, with about 190 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +2.4% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 2,690 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Florida labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page), first of this trade's two occupation codes.
Union scale and prevailing wage for insulation workers in Florida
On federally funded construction in Florida, contractors must pay insulation workers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 34 of the 44 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $43.23 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $31.67). 10 of the 44 counties still use a survey rate dated 2016 or earlier (for example Bay County at $31.67). The market median for the state is $22.65.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward | Union ASBE0060-001 2025-03-01 | $39.76 | $19.02 | $58.78 | FL20260197 |
| Indian River | Union ASBE0060-001 2025-03-01 | $39.76 | $19.02 | $58.78 | FL20260209 |
| Martin | Union ASBE0060-001 2025-03-01 | $39.76 | $19.02 | $58.78 | FL20260214 |
| Miami-Dade | Union ASBE0060-001 2025-03-01 | $39.76 | $19.02 | $58.78 | FL20260215 |
| Palm Beach | Union ASBE0060-001 2025-03-01 | $39.76 | $19.02 | $58.78 | FL20260220 |
| St. Lucie | Union ASBE0060-001 2025-03-01 | $39.76 | $19.02 | $58.78 | FL20260228 |
| Brevard | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260196 |
| Charlotte | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260198 |
| Citrus | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260199 |
| Collier | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260201 |
| Flagler | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260232 |
| Hernando | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260206 |
| Highlands | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260207 |
| Hillsborough | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260208 |
| Lake | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260210 |
| Lee | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260211 |
| Manatee | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260212 |
| Orange | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260218 |
| Osceola | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260219 |
| Pasco | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260221 |
| Pinellas | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260222 |
| Polk | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260223 |
| Sarasota | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260225 |
| Seminole | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260226 |
| Sumter | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260229 |
| Volusia | Union ASBE0067-003 2021-01-01 | $30.12 | $13.11 | $43.23 | FL20260232 |
| Alachua | Union ASBE0013-001 2023-05-15 | $28.00 | $12.30 | $40.30 | FL20260194 |
| Baker | Union ASBE0013-001 2023-05-15 | $28.00 | $12.30 | $40.30 | FL20260195 |
| Clay | Union ASBE0013-001 2023-05-15 | $28.00 | $12.30 | $40.30 | FL20260200 |
| Duval | Union ASBE0013-001 2023-05-15 | $28.00 | $12.30 | $40.30 | FL20260202 |
| Gilchrist | Union ASBE0013-001 2023-05-15 | $28.00 | $12.30 | $40.30 | FL20260205 |
| Marion | Union ASBE0013-001 2023-05-15 | $28.00 | $12.30 | $40.30 | FL20260213 |
| Nassau | Union ASBE0013-001 2023-05-15 | $28.00 | $12.30 | $40.30 | FL20260216 |
| St. Johns | Union ASBE0013-001 2023-05-15 | $28.00 | $12.30 | $40.30 | FL20260227 |
| Bay | Survey SUFL2014-043 2016-08-16 | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 | FL20260005 |
| Escambia | Survey SUFL2014-011 2016-08-16 | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 | FL20260203 |
| Gadsden | Survey SUFL2014-012 2016-08-16 | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 | FL20260204 |
| Gulf | Survey SUFL2014-043 2016-08-16 | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 | FL20260005 |
| Jefferson | Survey SUFL2014-042 2016-08-16 | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 | FL20260233 |
| Leon | Survey SUFL2014-042 2016-08-16 | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 | FL20260233 |
| Okaloosa | Survey SUFL2014-026 2016-08-16 | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 | FL20260217 |
| Santa Rosa | Survey SUFL2014-033 2016-08-16 | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 | FL20260224 |
| Wakulla | Survey SUFL2014-039 2016-08-16 | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 | FL20260230 |
| Walton | Survey SUFL2014-040 2016-08-16 | $20.78 | $10.89 | $31.67 | FL20260231 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Florida 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 Florida?
The median insulation worker in Florida earned $22.65 an hour ($47,100 a year) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $23.62. The middle half earn $18.57–$28.00; the top 10% earn more than $31.21.
Where does Florida rank for insulation worker pay?
Florida ranks 34th of 48 states for insulation worker pay, with a median of $22.65 an hour, and 42nd after adjusting for Florida's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union insulation worker rate in Florida?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for insulation workers in 34 counties, with a typical package of $43.23 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many insulation workers work in Florida?
BLS counted 2,690 insulation workers in Florida in May 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.95; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is insulation worker work growing in Florida?
Florida's labor market agency projects +12.6% growth for insulation workers between 2024 and 2034, from 1,970 to 2,220 jobs.
How many insulation worker openings a year are there in Florida?
Florida projects about 190 openings a year for insulation workers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 3,000 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida and metro areas, SOC 47-2131, 47-2132. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Florida labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.