Insulation workers in Virginia: licensing, jobs, pay and local data
Virginia has 533 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
The Census Bureau counts 533 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Virginia (2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 1.4 nationally.
Virginia ranks 42 of 48 states for median pay in this trade.
It ranks 24 of 51 for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Figures last updated on .
- Median pay, a year
- $44,290
- Businesses with employees
- 533
Insulation workers in Virginia: businesses and jobs
| Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 533 | 20,760 |
| Their employees | 6,397 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $407,812,000 | $16,706,406,000 |
| Payroll per employee | $63,751 | $66,624 |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.4 | 1.4 |
A location quotient above 1 means the trade’s share of all jobs is larger here than nationally.
What insulation workers earn in Virginia
| Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay, a year | $44,290 | $48,680 |
| Median pay, an hour | $21.29 | $23.41 |
| 10th percentile | $34,520 | $35,950 |
| 25th percentile | $36,840 | $40,270 |
| 75th percentile | $50,630 | $60,420 |
| 90th percentile | $60,220 | $77,160 |
| Average pay, a year | $46,440 | $53,440 |
Insulation workers by county in Virginia
| County | Businesses with employees | Their employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 77 | 1,355 | 1.8 |
| Prince William County | 67 | 724 | 4.1 |
| Virginia Beach city | 33 | 147 | 1.7 |
| Chesterfield County | 30 | 255 | 2.1 |
| Stafford County | 22 | 584 | 4.0 |
| Henrico County | 17 | 160 | 1.2 |
| Loudoun County | 17 | 206 | 1.2 |
| Chesapeake city | 17 | 166 | 1.8 |
| Manassas city | 16 | 189 | 11.0 |
| Hanover County | 14 | 188 | 3.1 |
| Richmond city | 12 | 181 | 1.0 |
| Spotsylvania County | 11 | 42 | 2.0 |
| Norfolk city | 10 | 210 | 1.0 |
| Rockingham County | 9 | 144 | 2.5 |
| Albemarle County | 8 | 108 | 1.6 |
| Roanoke County | 8 | 56 | 1.9 |
| Bedford County | 7 | 29 | 1.9 |
| York County | 7 | 34 | 2.5 |
| Roanoke city | 7 | 61 | 1.4 |
| Suffolk city | 7 | 16 | 1.7 |
| Fauquier County | 6 | 351 | 2.1 |
| Frederick County | 6 | 53 | 1.6 |
| Orange County | 6 | 50 | 3.7 |
| Alexandria city | 6 | 9 | 0.7 |
| Manassas Park city | 6 | 71 | 10.8 |
| Arlington County | 5 | 39 | 0.4 |
| Campbell County | 5 | 49 | 2.0 |
| Powhatan County | 5 | 87 | 4.2 |
| Portsmouth city | 5 | 67 | 1.2 |
| Franklin County | 4 | 10 | 1.4 |
| Harrisonburg city | 4 | 63 | 2.1 |
| Goochland County | 3 | 20 | 2.7 |
| Henry County | 3 | 11 | 1.2 |
| James City County | 3 | 75 | 0.9 |
| King George County | 3 | 69 | 2.8 |
| Hampton city | 3 | 17 | 0.5 |
| Lynchburg city | 3 | 37 | 0.9 |
The homes behind the work in Virginia
| Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 7.0% (±0.1 points) | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 10.0% (±0.1 points) | 9.9% |
| Homes heated by fuel oil | 3.2% (±0.1 points) | 3.9% |
| Homes heated by electricity | 57.5% (±0.2 points) | 41.3% |
Licenses for insulation workers in Virginia
Virginia sets its own licenses for this trade, and many cities and counties add their own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists each license Virginia requires and the agency that issues it.
Before work starts, the local building department says which permits the job needs and which license the person pulling them must hold.
Federal rules and model codes for insulation workers
These federal rules apply to this work in every state, and the model codes below are adopted state by state; each is linked to its official text.
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- International Energy Conservation Code (ICC)
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
Jobs and pay are for the occupation in every industry, so they include people employed by builders, property managers and governments as well as by contractors.
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Questions about Virginia
How much do insulation workers make in Virginia?
The median pay for insulation workers in Virginia is $44,290 a year, against $48,680 nationally (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
How many drywall and insulation contractor businesses are in Virginia?
The Census Bureau counts 533 drywall and insulation contractor businesses with employees in Virginia (2023 County Business Patterns).
Do insulation workers need a license in Virginia?
Virginia sets its own licenses for this trade, and many cities and counties add their own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists each license Virginia requires and the agency that issues it.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: insulation workers in Virginia (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation (40 CFR part 61, subpart M)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them. Rules are summarized from their official text, which governs; this page is not legal advice, and a state or city may add requirements of its own.
Figures last updated on .