Attic insulation cost in Tulsa, OK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $950 – $3,750
- Per sq ft
- $0.95 – $3.75
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #237
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for attic insulation in the Tulsa area: $950 to $3,750 for 1,000 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 6% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Tulsa, OK, standard level
$1,800 to $2,950
About $1.80 to $2.95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $710 | $1,000 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,800 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Tulsa, OK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,500 | $2,550 | 64% |
| Labor | $480 | $860 | $1,250 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $950 | $2,350 | $3,750 | 100% |
What is behind the Tulsa number
Labor is 36% 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 Tulsa the blended ratio comes out at 0.96.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tulsa is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.2: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Tulsa trade wages
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 Tulsa the blend is 0.96.
For insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.80 an hour, which is 3% below the national $23.62. The middle half of them earn between $18.21 and $29.24 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 5.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.9), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $20.77 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.11 and $23.29 an hour. BLS counts 3,990 of them working in the area, 87.0 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 $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 8.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tulsa has 458,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 54th 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% | $18.21 | $22.80 | $29.24 | $23.62 | 0.97 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.11 | $20.77 | $23.29 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Tulsa
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tulsa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−8%) and vinyl siding lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,200 – $29,800 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,300 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −8% |
How Tulsa compares
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 $2,500 across Tulsa and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OKthis page | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK95 miles | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Joplin, MO110 miles | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +7% |
| Wichita, KS110 miles | $980 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Fort Smith, AR110 miles | $900 – $3,650 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Fayetteville, AR115 miles | $910 – $3,650 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −1% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tulsa ranks #237 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tulsa is 1% above the Oklahoma figure.
Elsewhere in Oklahoma
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tulsa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $1,050 – $4,200 | $2,600 | +11% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,100 – $4,200 | $2,650 | +12% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | +10% |
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $1,100 – $4,500 | $2,800 | +19% |
Why two Tulsa quotes can differ
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.
Tulsa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tulsa. 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
$950 to $2,100
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,800 to $2,950
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,650 to $3,750
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $570 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,250 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $950 – $2,100 | $1,800 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,750 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,700 – $3,750 | $3,250 – $5,250 | $4,750 – $6,800 |
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Attic insulation in Tulsa: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Tulsa?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $950 to $3,750 in the Tulsa area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,800 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Tulsa?
About $0.95 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 Tulsa or Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,350, which is 1% less than Tulsa ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tulsa?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $860 out of $2,350. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Tulsa?
$950 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tulsa expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Oklahoma?
Tulsa is 1% above the Oklahoma statewide estimate ($2,350 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Oklahoma; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Tulsa?
The BLS median is $22.80 an hour in the Tulsa area, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.21 to $29.24.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Tulsa?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $950 to $2,100 and premium work $2,650 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 Tulsa
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.