SOC 47-2131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall — North Carolina
North Carolina · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in North Carolina is $42,990 per year, 12.5% below the national median of $49,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in North Carolina is $42,990 per year, 12.5% below the national median of $49,120. Half of workers earn between $36,380 and $47,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,110 and the ninetieth at $60,080.
The area has 2,090 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. North Carolina ranks number 44th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Greensboro records the highest median at $46,500. Of the 745 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 581st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,110 | −36.7% |
| 25th | $36,380 | −25.9% |
| Median (50th) | $42,990 | −12.5% |
| 75th | $47,990 | −2.3% |
| 90th | $60,080 | +22.3% |
| Mean | $44,180 | −10.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greensboro | $46,500 | 120 | |
| 2 | Raleigh | $46,030 | 480 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $44,520 | 760 | |
| 4 | Wilmington | $37,720 | 90 | |
| 5 | Winston-Salem | $37,440 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $42,990 goes as far as $45,589 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,589US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,990 a year, 12.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,110 to $60,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,090 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greensboro, at $46,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $42,990, or $20.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,120, so pay in North Carolina is 12.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Carolina earns more than $60,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Greensboro, at $46,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,090 jobs in this occupation in North Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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