Attic insulation cost in Bremerton, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,200 – $4,550
- Per sq ft
- $1.20 – $4.55
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #9
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to insulate an attic in Bremerton, plan on $1,200 to $4,550 for 1,000 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $1.20 to $4.55 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% higher than the national one. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $32.57 an hour in the Bremerton area, 38% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Bremerton, WA, standard level
$2,200 to $3,550
About $2.20 to $3.55 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $990 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Bremerton, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $530 | $1,700 | $2,850 | 58% |
| Labor | $670 | $1,200 | $1,750 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,900 | $4,550 | 100% |
Where the Bremerton price comes from
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 Bremerton the blended ratio comes out at 1.34. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Washington statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bremerton metro is 105.0 (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 (105.6) 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 Bremerton. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Bremerton?
Because every project leans on different trades, Bremerton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs +12% and roof replacement +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,500 – $35,800 | +11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,200 – $27,500 | +9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,700 | +12% |
Why two Bremerton quotes can differ
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).
Air sealing and fixture damming
Sealing gaps and damming around recessed lights are part of what moves the price within a type.
Is Bremerton cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $2,800 to $3,000 across Bremerton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WAthis page | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,900 | |
| Seattle, WA40 miles | $1,250 – $4,650 | $2,950 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA50 miles | $1,250 – $4,750 | $3,000 | +4% |
| Bellingham, WA90 miles | $1,200 – $4,600 | $2,900 | level |
| Yakima, WA120 miles | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Portland, OR140 miles | $1,150 – $4,450 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,900 | level |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −13% |
Across 300 US metros, Bremerton comes in at #9 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, Bremerton is 0% below the Washington figure.
Other Washington metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,250 – $4,650 | $2,950 | +2% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,250 – $4,750 | $3,000 | +4% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | −4% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,850 | −1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,200 – $4,600 | $2,900 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Bremerton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bremerton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $980 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −16% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,200 – $4,600 | $2,900 | level |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −13% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | −17% |
Cost by quality level and size in Bremerton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bremerton 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 $2,550
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$2,200 to $3,550
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$3,200 to $4,550
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $720 – $1,550 | $1,300 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,750 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,200 – $2,550 | $2,200 – $3,550 | $3,200 – $4,550 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $2,150 – $4,600 | $3,950 – $6,400 | $5,800 – $8,250 |
Bremerton 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 Bremerton is 1.34 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 Bremerton metro, so we used the Washington statewide median: $32.57 an hour against $23.62 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.42 and $47.66 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $26.30 an hour, 16% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.39 and $31.03 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 66.1 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 ($47.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $460. At the 25th percentile ($27.42) it shrinks by about $160. The total moves by 16.0% or 5.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 93,740 jobs in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard area. That makes it the 216th 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% | $27.42 | $32.57 | $47.66 | $23.62 | 1.38 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.39 | $26.30 | $31.03 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.34 | |||||
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Attic insulation in Bremerton: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Bremerton?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,200 to $4,550 in the Bremerton area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,200 to $3,550. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Bremerton?
About $1.20 to $4.55 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 Bremerton or Seattle?
Seattle is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,950, which is 2% more than Bremerton ($2,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bremerton?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,900. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Bremerton?
$1,200 to $4,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Bremerton?
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 Bremerton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bremerton expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Washington?
Bremerton is 0% below the Washington statewide estimate ($2,900 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Bremerton?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $32.57 an hour, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.42 to $47.66.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Bremerton?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,550 and premium work $3,200 to $4,550. 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 Bremerton
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.