Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Worker Salary in the Industry of Drywall and Insulation Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of floor, ceiling, and wall insulation workers in the industry of drywall and insulation contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare floor, ceiling, and wall insulation worker salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$23,840
25th Percentile Wage
$29,030
50th Percentile Wage
$35,780
75th Percentile Wage
$44,930
90th Percentile Wage
$57,740

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for floor, ceiling, and wall insulation workers in the industry of drywall and insulation contractors. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) floor, ceiling, and wall insulation workers is $57,740. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent floor, ceiling, and wall insulation workers is $23,840.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of floor, ceiling, and wall insulation workers in the industry of Drywall and Insulation Contractors from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$35,780
3.38% 12.41%
2016
$34,570
1.59% -
2015
$34,020
3.50% -
2014
$32,830
2.41% -
2013
$32,040
2.18% -
2012
$31,340
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Table 3. Compare Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Worker Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of floor, ceiling, and wall insulation workers in 17 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of floor, ceiling, and wall insulation workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Utility System Construction
$49,690
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$48,120
Nonresidential Building Construction
$47,800
Other Building Equipment Contractors
$45,750
Construction of Buildings
$45,320
Building Equipment Contractors
$43,790
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$41,740
Residential Building Construction
$40,040
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
$39,920
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$39,650
Specialty Trade Contractors
$36,760
Building Finishing Contractors
$35,920
Masonry Contractors
$35,890
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
$35,780
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$33,720
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$30,470
Roofing Contractors
$29,520

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