Insulation worker salary in Mississippi
Median $30.23 an hour for 290 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical), May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since n/a.
Insulation worker pay in Mississippi: the full range
Mississippi ranks 3rd of 48 states for median insulation worker pay, and 2nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $34.75). 290 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $19.37 – $23.91 | $40,280 – $49,730 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.91 – $30.23 | $49,730 – $62,880 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $30.23 – $30.23 | $62,880 – $62,880 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Insulation worker pay by metro in Mississippi
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $17.53 | $22.73 | $29.44 | 140 | 25% below |
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Questions this page answers
How much do insulation workers make in Mississippi?
The median insulation worker in Mississippi earned $30.23 an hour ($62,880 a year) in May 2025, 28% above the national median of $23.62. The middle half earn $23.91–$30.23; the top 10% earn more than $30.23.
Where does Mississippi rank for insulation worker pay?
Mississippi ranks 3rd of 48 states for insulation worker pay, with a median of $30.23 an hour, and 2nd after adjusting for Mississippi's cost of living (BEA price parity 87.0, US = 100).
What is the union insulation worker rate in Mississippi?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a insulation worker classification for most Mississippi counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many insulation workers work in Mississippi?
BLS counted 290 insulation workers (floor, ceiling, wall, mechanical) in Mississippi in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.88; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Mississippi 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.