Attic insulation cost in Kennewick, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $1,150 – $4,400
- Per sq ft
- $1.15 – $4.40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #18
- 1 = most expensive
Attic insulation in Kennewick, WA usually costs $1,150 to $4,400 for 1,000 sq ft. That works out to about $1.15 to $4.40 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $280 more. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $29.20 an hour in the Kennewick area, 24% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Kennewick, WA, standard level
$2,100 to $3,450
About $2.10 to $3.45 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $900 | $1,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,100 | $3,450 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Kennewick, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $530 | $1,700 | $2,850 | 60% |
| Labor | $610 | $1,100 | $1,600 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,800 | $4,400 | 100% |
Why Kennewick prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Kennewick wages are 1.22 times the national level. Labor makes up about 40% of the midpoint estimate (36% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kennewick is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,700 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.1: $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Kennewick?
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kennewick wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (+14%) and window replacement lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,600 – $13,400 | +7% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,700 – $36,200 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,200 – $27,600 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $15,900 | +6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,500 – $4,750 | +14% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: attic insulation pricing in Kennewick
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kennewick. 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
$1,150 to $2,450
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$2,100 to $3,450
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$3,100 to $4,400
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $680 – $1,450 | $1,250 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,650 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,150 – $2,450 | $2,100 – $3,450 | $3,100 – $4,400 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $2,050 – $4,400 | $3,800 – $6,200 | $5,600 – $7,950 |
What local crews earn in Kennewick
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 Kennewick the blend is 1.22.
For insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.20 an hour, which is 24% above the national $23.62. The middle half of them earn between $22.66 and $36.92 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 21.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.9), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $26.32 an hour, which is 16% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $33.92 an hour. BLS counts 1,110 of them working in the area, 85.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than 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 $240 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 7.2% to 8.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kennewick-Richland has 129,490 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 169th 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% | $22.66 | $29.20 | $36.92 | $23.62 | 1.24 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.79 | $26.32 | $33.92 | $22.66 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
Kennewick against nearby metros and the rest of Washington
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 $2,350 to $2,950 across Kennewick and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WAthis page | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | |
| Yakima, WA70 miles | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,850 | +3% |
| Spokane, WA140 miles | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | level |
| Seattle, WA145 miles | $1,250 – $4,650 | $2,950 | +6% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID150 miles | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −16% |
| Portland, OR165 miles | $1,150 – $4,450 | $2,800 | level |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,900 | +4% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kennewick ranks #18 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kennewick is 4% below the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $1,250 – $4,650 | $2,950 | +6% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | level |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,250 – $4,750 | $3,000 | +8% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,850 | +3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,900 | +4% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,200 – $4,600 | $2,900 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kennewick against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −15% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $1,000 – $3,950 | $2,500 | −10% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,250 – $4,750 | $3,000 | +8% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $980 – $3,900 | $2,450 | −12% |
Why two Kennewick 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.
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Attic insulation in Kennewick: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Kennewick?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,150 to $4,400 in the Kennewick area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,100 to $3,450. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Kennewick?
About $1.15 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 Kennewick or Yakima?
Yakima is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,850, which is 3% more than Kennewick ($2,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kennewick?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $1,100 out of $2,800. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Kennewick?
$1,150 to $4,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Kennewick?
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 Kennewick area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kennewick expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Washington?
Kennewick is 4% 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 Kennewick?
The BLS median is $29.20 an hour in the Kennewick area, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.66 to $36.92.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Kennewick?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,150 to $2,450 and premium work $3,100 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 Kennewick
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.