Insulation worker salary in Maine
Median $22.97 an hour for 440 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical), May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since n/a.
Insulation worker pay in Maine: the full range
Maine ranks 32nd of 48 states for median insulation worker pay, and 34th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $23.68). 440 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.91 – $19.38 | $37,260 – $40,310 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $19.38 – $27.65 | $40,310 – $57,500 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $27.65 – $30.15 | $57,500 – $62,710 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Insulation worker pay by metro in Maine
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $18.04 | $23.08 | $30.15 | 250 | about the same as |
| Lewiston | $18.42 | $23.01 | $29.52 | 50 | about the same as |
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Questions this page answers
How much do insulation workers make in Maine?
The median insulation worker in Maine earned $22.97 an hour ($47,790 a year) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $23.62. The middle half earn $19.38–$27.65; the top 10% earn more than $30.15.
Where does Maine rank for insulation worker pay?
Maine ranks 32nd of 48 states for insulation worker pay, with a median of $22.97 an hour, and 34th after adjusting for Maine's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.0, US = 100).
What is the union insulation worker rate in Maine?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a insulation worker classification for most Maine counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many insulation workers work in Maine?
BLS counted 440 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) in Maine in May 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.39; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine 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.