Attic insulation cost in Medford, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,200 – $4,650
- Per sq ft
- $1.20 – $4.65
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +17%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #4
- 1 = most expensive
Medford homeowners pay roughly $1,200 to $4,650 to insulate an attic at 1,000 sq ft, or $1.20 to $4.65 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Medford is 17% higher. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $34.36 an hour in the Medford area, 45% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Medford, OR, standard level
$2,250 to $3,600
About $2.25 to $3.60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $1,000 | $1,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,250 | $3,600 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Medford, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $530 | $1,700 | $2,850 | 58% |
| Labor | $690 | $1,250 | $1,800 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,900 | $4,650 | 100% |
Why Medford prices look the way they do
Labor is 42% 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 Medford the blended ratio comes out at 1.37.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Medford 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 (101.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Medford
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Medford 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
$1,200 to $2,600
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$2,250 to $3,600
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$3,250 to $4,650
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $730 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,800 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,200 – $2,600 | $2,250 – $3,600 | $3,250 – $4,650 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $2,200 – $4,650 | $4,050 – $6,500 | $5,850 – $8,350 |
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 Medford is 1.37 times the national level.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131), 80% of the weighting: a median of $34.36 an hour, 45% above the US median of $23.62. The middle half of them earn between $29.06 and $56.22 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 5.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.9 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $29.22 an hour. About 520 work in the metro. That is 58.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($56.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $670. At the 25th percentile ($29.06) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 22.8% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Medford area. That makes it the 220th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) | 80% | $29.06 | $34.36 | $56.22 | $23.62 | 1.45 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.42 | $23.72 | $29.22 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.37 | |||||
How Medford 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 $2,600 to $2,900 across Medford and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, ORthis page | $1,200 – $4,650 | $2,900 | |
| Eugene, OR105 miles | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,750 | −6% |
| Redding, CA120 miles | $1,050 – $4,200 | $2,600 | −11% |
| Bend, OR150 miles | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,750 | −5% |
| Salem, OR175 miles | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | −5% |
| Chico, CA200 miles | $1,050 – $4,200 | $2,600 | −11% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,750 | −5% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −14% |
Across 300 US metros, Medford comes in at #4 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, Medford is 6% above the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $1,150 – $4,450 | $2,800 | −5% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | −5% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,100 – $4,400 | $2,750 | −6% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,750 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Medford's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Medford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | −21% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −18% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −18% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $1,050 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −14% |
What nearby projects cost in Medford
Because every project leans on different trades, Medford's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs +7% and roof replacement −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,850 – $12,200 | −3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,650 – $32,100 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,600 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Medford bid
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).
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Attic insulation in Medford: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Medford?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,200 to $4,650 in the Medford area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,250 to $3,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Medford?
About $1.20 to $4.65 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 Medford or Eugene?
Eugene is 105 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,750, which is 6% less than Medford ($2,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Medford?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $1,250 out of $2,900. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Medford?
$1,200 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Medford?
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 Medford area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Medford expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Oregon?
Medford is 6% above 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 Medford?
The BLS median is $34.36 an hour in the Medford area, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.06 to $56.22.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Medford?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,600 and premium work $3,250 to $4,650. 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 Medford
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.