Trades & Labor Lake Charles, LA Pop. 80,000

Insulation Worker Salary in Lake Charles, Louisiana

The median insulation worker salary in Lake Charles, LA is $44,299 per year, which is 9% below the national median and 5.2% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$44,299
vs State Avg
$-2,434
vs National
$-4,381
Cost of Living
86%

Insulation Worker Salary in Lake Charles by Experience

In Lake Charles, an entry-level insulation worker earns around $30,940, while experienced professionals earn up to $65,520 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$30,940
$-3,060 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$45,500
$-4,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$65,520
$-6,480 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lake Charles, LA

Percentile Lake Charles
10th Percentile $29,120
25th Percentile $34,580
Median (50th) $44,299
75th Percentile $56,420
90th Percentile $67,340

Insulation Worker Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$50,140
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$47,220
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$45,272
Pop. 121,374
Shreveport, LA
$43,812
Pop. 187,593

How to Become a Insulation Worker in Lake Charles

Education

Most insulation worker positions require a high school diploma. Lake Charles and the surrounding Louisiana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Insulation InstallationMeasurementSafety EquipmentBlueprint ReadingPhysical StaminaBuilding Codes

Job Outlook

Nationally, insulation worker employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Lake Charles may vary based on local industry and population growth.