Attic insulation cost in Yuma, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $920 – $3,750
- Per sq ft
- $0.90 – $3.75
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #277
- 1 = most expensive
Attic insulation in Yuma, AZ usually costs $920 to $3,750 for 1,000 sq ft. That works out to about $0.90 to $3.75 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $180 less. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $20.29 an hour in the Yuma area, 14% below the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Yuma, AZ, standard level
$1,750 to $2,900
About $1.75 to $2.90 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $640 | $920 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,750 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Yuma, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 66% |
| Labor | $440 | $780 | $1,150 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $920 | $2,300 | $3,750 | 100% |
What is behind the Yuma number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Yuma wages are 0.87 times the national level. Labor makes up about 34% of the midpoint estimate (36% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Yuma is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $0.
Data note: 80% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Yuma. The wage table below marks each row.
Yuma against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1,000 sq ft range from $2,300 to $2,650 across Yuma and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZthis page | $920 – $3,750 | $2,300 | |
| El Centro, CA85 miles | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | +12% |
| Phoenix, AZ110 miles | $920 – $3,700 | $2,300 | level |
| Tucson, AZ130 miles | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| Prescott Valley, AZ150 miles | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| San Diego, CA165 miles | $1,050 – $4,250 | $2,650 | +15% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $920 – $3,750 | $2,300 | level |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Yuma ranks #277 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Yuma is 0% above the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $920 – $3,700 | $2,300 | level |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +1% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $870 – $3,600 | $2,250 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yuma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $980 – $3,850 | $2,450 | +4% |
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $1,050 – $4,100 | $2,550 | +10% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | +5% |
| Traverse City, MI | 68,440 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,350 | +2% |
Related projects, priced for Yuma
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Yuma wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−5%) and vinyl siding lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,600 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: attic insulation pricing in Yuma
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Yuma. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small attic (600 sq ft) to large attic (1,800 sq ft).
Basic
$920 to $2,050
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,750 to $2,900
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,600 to $3,750
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $550 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $920 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,750 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,700 |
Attic insulation: what moves the price in Yuma
Air sealing and fixture damming
Sealing gaps and damming around recessed lights are part of what moves the price within a type.
Removing old insulation
Old, wet or pest-damaged insulation has to come out first, at extra cost.
Type of insulation
Blown-in is $0.90-$2.40 per sq ft and loose-fill is $1.00-$2.50 installed; spray foam costs more (HomeGuide).
What local crews earn in Yuma
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Yuma the blend is 0.87.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) carry 80% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Yuma metro, so we used the Arizona statewide median: $20.29 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.39 and $23.20 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $20.80 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.60 and $22.84 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 82.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Yuma has 68,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 262nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) | 80% | $18.39 | $20.29 | $23.20 | $23.62 | 0.86 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.60 | $20.80 | $22.84 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
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Attic insulation in Yuma: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Yuma?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $920 to $3,750 in the Yuma area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,750 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Yuma?
About $0.90 to $3.75 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $4.
+Is attic insulation cheaper in Yuma or El Centro?
El Centro is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,600, which is 12% more than Yuma ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yuma?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $780 out of $2,300. Materials are 66% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Yuma?
$920 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Yuma?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Yuma area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yuma expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Arizona?
Yuma is 0% above the Arizona statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Yuma?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $20.29 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.39 to $23.20.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Yuma?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $920 to $2,050 and premium work $2,600 to $3,750. Basic means: blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value. Premium means: spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic.
Attic insulation near Yuma
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Attic Insulation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $0.50-$1.30 per sq ft insulation labor, matched low-to-low and high-to-high.