Insulation Apprentice

Insulation Apprentice Salary

$24K

$38K

$50K

$39,155

/year

$18.82

/hour

Insulation Apprentice Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,155

Columbus

Ohio

$37,819

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    How much does an Insulation Apprentice make?

    As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for an Insulation Apprentice in the United States is $39,155 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.82 an hour. This is the equivalent of $752/week or $3,262/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,000 and as low as $24,000, the majority of Insulation Apprentice salaries currently range between $33,000 (25th percentile) to $43,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $47,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Insulation Apprentice varies greatly (by as much as 10500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Insulation Apprentice in your area makes on average $37,819 per year, or $1,336 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $39,155. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Insulation Apprentice salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Insulation Apprentice jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Insulation Apprentice Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Insulation Apprentice job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD, , with 28533, NC, and Kentwood, MI, close behind in the second and third positions. Kentwood, MI, beats the national average by $20,457 (52.2%), and Pennington County, SD, furthers that trend with another $25,335 (64.7%) above the $39,155 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Insulation Apprentice appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 17% between Pennington County, SD, and Lafayette, IN, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Insulation Apprentice role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Pennington County, SD

    $64,490

    $31.00

    28533, NC

    $60,108

    $28.90

    Kentwood, MI

    $59,612

    $28.66

    Etna, OH

    $58,970

    $28.35

    Spearfish, SD

    $57,916

    $27.84

    Amlin, OH

    $56,230

    $27.03

    Powell, OH

    $55,959

    $26.90

    Groveport, OH

    $55,872

    $26.86

    Peachtree Corners, GA

    $55,558

    $26.71

    Lafayette, IN

    $54,170

    $26.04

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Insulation Apprentice Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Insulation Apprentice category.

    For example Conduit jobs pay as much as $42,597 (108.8%) more than the average Insulation Apprentice salary of $39,155. If you're qualified, finding work as an Conduit may help you make more money than that of the average Insulation Apprentice position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Conduit

    $81,752

    $39.30

    Independent Contractor Master Electrician

    $79,936

    $38.43

    Electrician Technician

    $61,094

    $29.37

    Commercial Journeyman Electrician

    $60,626

    $29.15

    Commercial Electrician

    $54,034

    $25.98

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    Infographic detailing Insulation Apprentice salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $39,155 per year or $18.82 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.