Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $46,690 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $55,430
Employed locally 230
National median $57,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $40,520
    50th (median)
    $46,690
    75th
    $50,430
    90th
    $55,430

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary vs area income 72% Median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary is 28% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $53,050
    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

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,540
    Electricians $47,660
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $48,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Longview, TX is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary in Longview, TX is 18.4% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Insulation Workers, Mechanical (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,520.