Attic insulation cost in Hattiesburg, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,050 – $4,150
- Per sq ft
- $1.05 – $4.15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #58
- 1 = most expensive
Hattiesburg homeowners pay roughly $1,050 to $4,150 to insulate an attic at 1,000 sq ft, or $1.05 to $4.15 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Hattiesburg is 4% higher. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $30.23 an hour in the Hattiesburg area, 28% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Hattiesburg, 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 | $870 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,000 | $3,200 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Hattiesburg, 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 | $1,050 | $2,600 | $4,150 | 100% |
Where the Hattiesburg price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.23 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Hattiesburg is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Mississippi statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Hattiesburg metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $1,550, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.6) and land at $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 Hattiesburg. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Hattiesburg quotes can differ
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).
Cost by quality level and size in Hattiesburg
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hattiesburg wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,050 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) | $640 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,500 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,050 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,200 | $2,900 – $4,150 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,900 – $4,150 | $3,550 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,450 |
Related projects, priced for Hattiesburg
Because every project leans on different trades, Hattiesburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and roof replacement −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,050 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,350 – $28,400 | −14% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,000 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Hattiesburg is 1.18 times the national level.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) carry 80% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hattiesburg 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.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $17.17 an hour, 24% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.92 and $19.52 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 67.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $0. At the 25th percentile ($23.91) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 0.0% or 7.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 62,230 jobs in the Hattiesburg area. That makes it the 280th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| 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% | $14.92 | $17.17 | $19.52 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Is Hattiesburg cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $2,350 to $2,600 across Hattiesburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MSthis page | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | |
| Gulfport, MS50 miles | $1,100 – $4,150 | $2,600 | level |
| Slidell, LA70 miles | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −10% |
| Mobile, AL70 miles | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −8% |
| Daphne, AL95 miles | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −7% |
| Jackson, MS100 miles | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | level |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | level |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Hattiesburg comes in at #58 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,150; the cheapest is Morgantown, WV at $2,250 (midpoints, 1,000 sq ft). Statewide, Hattiesburg is 0% below the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | level |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $1,100 – $4,150 | $2,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Hattiesburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hattiesburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $1,100 – $4,250 | $2,700 | +4% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −5% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −9% |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61,770 jobs | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −7% |
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Attic insulation in Hattiesburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Hattiesburg?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,050 to $4,150 in the Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg?
About $1.05 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 Hattiesburg or Gulfport?
Gulfport is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,600, which is 0% more than Hattiesburg ($2,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg?
$1,050 to $4,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hattiesburg expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Hattiesburg is 0% below 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 Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,050 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 Hattiesburg
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.