Attic insulation cost in Amarillo, TX
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
- #239
- 1 = most expensive
Attic insulation in Amarillo, TX usually costs $950 to $3,750 for 1,000 sq ft. That works out to about $0.95 to $3.75 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $140 less. 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 Amarillo, TX, 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 Amarillo, TX
| 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 Amarillo 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 Amarillo the blended ratio comes out at 0.96. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Texas statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Amarillo 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 91.8: $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 Amarillo. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Amarillo 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.
Amarillo against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
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 $2,400 across Amarillo and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TXthis page | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | |
| Lubbock, TX125 miles | $900 – $3,650 | $2,300 | −3% |
| Midland, TX220 miles | $950 – $3,800 | $2,350 | level |
| Santa Fe, NM230 miles | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Abilene, TX230 miles | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| Odessa, TX235 miles | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $970 – $3,900 | $2,450 | +3% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Amarillo ranks #239 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Amarillo is 3% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,000 – $4,100 | $2,550 | +8% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $980 – $3,950 | $2,450 | +5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $960 – $3,800 | $2,400 | +1% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −1% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | level |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Amarillo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $1,000 – $3,900 | $2,450 | +4% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | +8% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | +8% |
| Midland, TX | 122,180 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,350 | level |
What local crews earn in Amarillo
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 Amarillo the blend is 0.96.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) carry 80% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Amarillo metro, so we used the Texas statewide median: $23.43 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.55 and $27.06 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.35 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.77 and $21.85 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 78.3 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 $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 5.0% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Amarillo has 123,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 175th 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% | $19.55 | $23.43 | $27.06 | $23.62 | 0.99 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $16.77 | $18.35 | $21.85 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Amarillo?
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Amarillo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−10%) and vinyl siding lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,250 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $28,700 | −12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,900 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,500 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: attic insulation pricing in Amarillo
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Amarillo. 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 Amarillo: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Amarillo?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $950 to $3,750 in the Amarillo 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 Amarillo?
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 Amarillo or Lubbock?
Lubbock is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,300, which is 3% less than Amarillo ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
$950 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Amarillo?
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 Amarillo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Amarillo expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Texas?
Amarillo is 3% below the Texas statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Amarillo?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $23.43 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.55 to $27.06.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Amarillo?
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 Amarillo
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.