Attic insulation cost in Ogden, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $900 – $3,700
- Per sq ft
- $0.90 – $3.70
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #286
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to insulate an attic in Ogden, plan on $900 to $3,700 for 1,000 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $0.90 to $3.70 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $18.80 an hour in the Ogden area, 20% below the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Ogden, UT, standard level
$1,750 to $2,850
About $1.75 to $2.85 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $620 | $880 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,750 | $2,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Ogden, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 67% |
| Labor | $420 | $750 | $1,100 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $900 | $2,300 | $3,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Ogden number
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 $18.80 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Ogden is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 33% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ogden metro is 96.4 (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 (100.3) and land at $0 to $0.
Ogden: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ogden 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
$900 to $2,000
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,750 to $2,850
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,550 to $3,700
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $540 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,700 | $1,550 – $2,200 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $900 – $2,000 | $1,750 – $2,850 | $2,550 – $3,700 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,650 | $3,100 – $5,150 | $4,650 – $6,650 |
Planning more than one job in Ogden?
Because every project leans on different trades, Ogden's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −2% and vinyl siding −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,800 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,800 – $31,300 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,750 – $23,200 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | −2% |
Ogden labor market for attic insulation
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 Ogden is 0.83 times the national level.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131), 80% of the weighting: a median of $18.80 an hour, 20% below the US median of $23.62. The middle half of them earn between $17.08 and $23.84 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 2.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.9 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.31 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.74 and $26.80 an hour. About 3,140 work in the metro. That is 115.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of 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 ($23.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($17.08) it shrinks by about $50. The total moves by 6.7% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 271,370 jobs in the Ogden area. That makes it the 95th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) | 80% | $17.08 | $18.80 | $23.84 | $23.62 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.74 | $22.31 | $26.80 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Ogden against nearby metros and the rest of Utah
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Ogden. Logan comes closest at about $2,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UTthis page | $900 – $3,700 | $2,300 | |
| Logan, UT55 miles | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | +1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT70 miles | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | +1% |
| Provo, UT90 miles | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID175 miles | $920 – $3,750 | $2,300 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO230 miles | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | +7% |
| Utah (statewide) | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | +1% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Ogden comes in at #286 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, Ogden is 1% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | +1% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | +1% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | +1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Ogden's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ogden against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $880 – $3,650 | $2,250 | −2% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $1,050 – $4,150 | $2,600 | +14% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $910 – $3,650 | $2,300 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $1,150 – $4,550 | $2,850 | +24% |
Attic insulation: what moves the price in Ogden
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.
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Attic insulation in Ogden: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Ogden?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $900 to $3,700 in the Ogden area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,750 to $2,850. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Ogden?
About $0.90 to $3.70 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 Ogden or Logan?
Logan is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,300, which is 1% more than Ogden ($2,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ogden?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $750 out of $2,300. Materials are 67% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Ogden?
$900 to $3,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Ogden?
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 Ogden area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ogden expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Utah?
Ogden is 1% below the Utah statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Ogden?
The BLS median is $18.80 an hour in the Ogden area, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.08 to $23.84.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Ogden?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $900 to $2,000 and premium work $2,550 to $3,700. 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 Ogden
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.