Attic insulation cost in Gulfport, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,100 – $4,150
- Per sq ft
- $1.10 – $4.15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #51
- 1 = most expensive
Attic insulation in Gulfport, MS usually costs $1,100 to $4,150 for 1,000 sq ft. That works out to about $1.10 to $4.15 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $110 more. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $30.23 an hour in the Gulfport area, 28% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Gulfport, MS, standard level
$2,000 to $3,200
About $2 to $3.20 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $880 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Gulfport, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 59% |
| Labor | $590 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,600 | $4,150 | 100% |
Why Gulfport prices look the way they do
Labor is 41% of the midpoint bill here, against 36% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Gulfport the blended ratio comes out at 1.19. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Gulfport 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 90.0: $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 Gulfport. The wage table below marks each row.
How Gulfport compares
Same job, same size (1,000 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Gulfport is the priciest of the group. Slidell is the cheapest at $2,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MSthis page | $1,100 – $4,150 | $2,600 | |
| Mobile, AL50 miles | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −8% |
| Hattiesburg, MS50 miles | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | level |
| Slidell, LA55 miles | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −10% |
| Daphne, AL75 miles | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −8% |
| New Orleans, LA90 miles | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −10% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | level |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Gulfport ranks #51 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Gulfport is 0% above the Mississippi figure.
Elsewhere in Mississippi
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | level |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gulfport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | −3% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,750 | +5% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,000 – $3,950 | $2,500 | −5% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Gulfport
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 Gulfport the blend is 1.19.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) carry 80% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Gulfport metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median: $30.23 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $30.23 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.69 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.86 and $22.67 an hour. BLS counts 1,090 of them working in the area, 68.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about 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 $0 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 7.4% to 0.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Gulfport-Biloxi has 158,310 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 149th 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% | $23.91 | $30.23 | $30.23 | $23.62 | 1.28 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $16.86 | $18.69 | $22.67 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Gulfport
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Gulfport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−7%) and roof replacement lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: attic insulation pricing in Gulfport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Gulfport. 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
$1,100 to $2,300
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$2,000 to $3,200
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,900 to $4,150
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $650 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,100 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,200 | $2,900 – $4,150 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,950 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,450 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Gulfport bid
Job size
Small attics start around $500 and large ones go up to $6,000 (HomeGuide).
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.
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Attic insulation in Gulfport: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Gulfport?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,100 to $4,150 in the Gulfport area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,000 to $3,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Gulfport?
About $1.10 to $4.15 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 Gulfport or Mobile?
Mobile is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,400, which is 8% less than Gulfport ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gulfport?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,600. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Gulfport?
$1,100 to $4,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Gulfport?
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 Gulfport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gulfport expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Gulfport is 0% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($2,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Gulfport?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.23 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.91 to $30.23.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Gulfport?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,300 and premium work $2,900 to $4,150. 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 Gulfport
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.