Insulation worker salary in Maryland
Median $28.09 an hour for 1,240 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical), May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since n/a.
Insulation worker pay in Maryland: the full range
Maryland ranks 6th of 48 states for median insulation worker pay, and 10th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $26.75). 1,240 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.35 – $22.33 | $38,170 – $46,450 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.33 – $32.72 | $46,450 – $68,060 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $32.72 – $42.00 | $68,060 – $87,360 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Insulation worker pay by metro in Maryland
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $20.14 | $30.39 | $40.24 | 550 | 8% above |
| Salisbury | $18.98 | $28.09 | $38.35 | 50 | about the same as |
| Hagerstown | $17.31 | $27.37 | $36.89 | 40 | 3% below |
| Philadelphia | $15.49 | $24.19 | $39.04 | 370 | 14% below |
| Washington DC | $19.75 | $22.07 | $37.54 | 1,330 | 21% below |
Union scale and prevailing wage for insulation workers in Maryland
On federally funded construction in Maryland, 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 $61.19). The market median for the state is $28.09.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260081 |
| Anne Arundel | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260082 |
| Baltimore | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260108 |
| Calvert | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260109 |
| Caroline | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260110 |
| Carroll | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260111 |
| Cecil | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260112 |
| Charles | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260113 |
| Frederick | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260115 |
| Garrett | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260116 |
| Harford | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260117 |
| Howard | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260118 |
| Kent | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260119 |
| Montgomery | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260120 |
| Prince George's | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260121 |
| Queen Anne's | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260122 |
| St. Mary's | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260124 |
| Talbot | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260125 |
| Washington | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260126 |
| Baltimore | state SAMD2025-001 2025-12-11 | $40.77 | $20.42 | $61.19 | MD20260107 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Maryland 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 Maryland?
The median insulation worker in Maryland earned $28.09 an hour ($58,420 a year) in May 2025, 19% above the national median of $23.62. The middle half earn $22.33–$32.72; the top 10% earn more than $42.00.
Where does Maryland rank for insulation worker pay?
Maryland ranks 6th of 48 states for insulation worker pay, with a median of $28.09 an hour, and 10th after adjusting for Maryland's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.0, US = 100).
What is the union insulation worker rate in Maryland?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a insulation worker classification for most Maryland counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many insulation workers work in Maryland?
BLS counted 1,240 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) in Maryland in May 2025, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.57; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland 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.