Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $63,700 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.63
10th percentile $52,600
90th percentile $97,070
Employed locally 30
National median $57,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,600
    25th
    $63,700
    50th (median)
    $63,700
    75th
    $64,200
    90th
    $97,070

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary vs area income 110% Median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary is 10% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $64,090

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,000
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,380
    Electricians $62,650
    Carpenters $48,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Charleston, WV is $30.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary in Charleston, WV is 11.3% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Insulation Workers, Mechanical (10th percentile) earn around $52,600 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,700.