Attic insulation cost in Eugene, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,100 – $4,400
- Per sq ft
- $1.10 – $4.40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #24
- 1 = most expensive
Eugene homeowners pay roughly $1,100 to $4,400 to insulate an attic at 1,000 sq ft, or $1.10 to $4.40 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Eugene is 10% higher. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $28.95 an hour in the Eugene area, 23% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Eugene, OR, standard level
$2,100 to $3,400
About $2.10 to $3.40 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,400 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Eugene, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $530 | $1,700 | $2,850 | 61% |
| Labor | $590 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,100 | $2,750 | $4,400 | 100% |
Where the Eugene price comes from
Labor is 39% 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 Eugene the blended ratio comes out at 1.18. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Oregon statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Eugene metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $1,700, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.6) 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 Eugene. The wage table below marks each row.
Eugene against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
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 $2,750 to $2,900 across Eugene and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, ORthis page | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,750 | |
| Salem, OR65 miles | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Bend, OR100 miles | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,750 | +1% |
| Medford, OR105 miles | $1,200 – $4,650 | $2,900 | +6% |
| Portland, OR115 miles | $1,150 – $4,450 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Yakima, WA205 miles | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,850 | +4% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,750 | level |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −9% |
Across 300 US metros, Eugene comes in at #24 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, Eugene is 0% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $1,150 – $4,450 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | +1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,750 | +1% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $1,200 – $4,650 | $2,900 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Eugene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Eugene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $1,100 – $4,150 | $2,600 | −5% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −15% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | −8% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −15% |
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 Eugene 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 Eugene metro, so we used the Oregon statewide median: $28.95 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.79 and $34.84 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.85 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.21 and $27.39 an hour. About 1,010 work in the metro. That is 64.0 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 ($34.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $180. At the 25th percentile ($23.79) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 6.5% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 157,710 jobs in the Eugene-Springfield area. That makes it the 150th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) | 80% | $23.79 | $28.95 | $34.84 | $23.62 | 1.23 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $20.21 | $22.85 | $27.39 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Attic insulation: what moves the price in Eugene
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).
Job size
Small attics start around $500 and large ones go up to $6,000 (HomeGuide).
Planning more than one job in Eugene?
Because every project leans on different trades, Eugene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs +7% and roof replacement −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,700 – $12,000 | −5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,500 – $31,900 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,700 – $26,200 | +4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +2% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: attic insulation pricing in Eugene
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Eugene 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
$1,100 to $2,400
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$2,100 to $3,400
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$3,050 to $4,400
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $670 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,650 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,100 – $2,400 | $2,100 – $3,400 | $3,050 – $4,400 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $2,000 – $4,350 | $3,750 – $6,100 | $5,550 – $7,900 |
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Attic insulation in Eugene: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Eugene?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,100 to $4,400 in the Eugene area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Eugene?
About $1.10 to $4.40 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 Eugene or Salem?
Salem is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,800, which is 1% more than Eugene ($2,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Eugene?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,750. Materials are 61% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Eugene?
$1,100 to $4,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Eugene?
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 Eugene area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Eugene expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Oregon?
Eugene is 0% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($2,750 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Eugene?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.95 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.79 to $34.84.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Eugene?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,100 to $2,400 and premium work $3,050 to $4,400. 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 Eugene
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.