Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall is $25.48 an hour ($53,000 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($49,120). Illinois ranks 15th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.11 | $37,660 |
| 25% of workers | $22.33 | $46,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.48 | $53,000 |
| 75% of workers | $34.63 | $72,030 |
| 90% of workers | $45.76 | $95,180 |
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $58,850 | 600 |
| Rockford | $49,740 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $79,000 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $99,950 |
| Roofers | $77,900 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $86,630 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $89,980 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $69,880 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $100,400 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $63,180 |
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