Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall pay in California
In California, the median pay for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall is $23.48 an hour ($48,840 a year). About 3,080 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,120). California ranks 24th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.07 | $39,660 |
| 25% of workers | $21.78 | $45,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.48 | $48,840 |
| 75% of workers | $35.41 | $73,660 |
| 90% of workers | $50.69 | $105,440 |
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $76,170 | 370 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $65,930 | 50 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $58,890 | 190 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $48,470 | 830 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $48,310 | 170 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $46,850 | 480 |
| Visalia | $37,160 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $75,920 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $72,830 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $65,880 |
| Roofers | $63,600 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $76,590 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $58,880 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | $59,940 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,210 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.