SOC 47-2131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall — West Virginia
West Virginia
The median wage for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in West Virginia is $35,390 per year, substantially below the national median of $49,120 — a gap of 28.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in West Virginia is $35,390 per year, substantially below the national median of $49,120 — a gap of 28.0%. Pay ranges from under $34,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,210 to $48,240.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, West Virginia ranks 48th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 523rd of 618 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,580 | −29.6% |
| 25th | $35,210 | −28.3% |
| Median (50th) | $35,390 | −28.0% |
| 75th | $48,240 | −1.8% |
| 90th | $59,360 | +20.8% |
| Mean | $40,820 | −16.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Virginia run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $35,390 goes as far as $39,542 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,542US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,390 a year, 28.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,580 to $59,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 48th of 48 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall in West Virginia?
The median annual wage is $35,390, or $17.01 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 West Virginia is 28.0% 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 West Virginia earns more than $59,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,580 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in West Virginia. 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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