Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $53,050 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $42,510
90th percentile $71,920
Employed locally 220
National median $57,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,510
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $53,050
    75th
    $59,670
    90th
    $71,920

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary vs area income 54% Median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Insulation Workers, Mechanical

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $123,560
    Oregon $123,560
    California $119,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $116,160
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $109,360

    Nearby metros — Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $52,760
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,970
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $50,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,630
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,690
    Longview, TX $46,690

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Electricians $59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Carpenters $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insulation Workers, Mechanical make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Austin, TX is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.58 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Insulation Workers, Mechanical salaries?

    The median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary in Austin, TX is 7.3% below the national median of $57,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Austin?

    Entry-level Insulation Workers, Mechanical (10th percentile) earn around $42,510 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.