Attic insulation cost in Yakima, 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
- +14%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #11
- 1 = most expensive
Yakima homeowners pay roughly $1,200 to $4,550 to insulate an attic at 1,000 sq ft, or $1.20 to $4.55 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Yakima is 14% higher. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $32.57 an hour in the Yakima area, 38% above the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Yakima, WA, standard level
$2,200 to $3,550
About $2.20 to $3.55 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,150 |
| Labor | $970 | $1,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $2,200 | $3,550 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Yakima, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $530 | $1,700 | $2,850 | 59% |
| Labor | $660 | $1,200 | $1,700 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,850 | $4,550 | 100% |
What is behind the Yakima number
Labor is 41% 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 Yakima the blended ratio comes out at 1.31. 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 Yakima 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 (95.5) 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 Yakima. The wage table below marks each row.
How Yakima 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 $2,800 to $3,000 across Yakima and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WAthis page | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,850 | |
| Kennewick, WA70 miles | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Seattle, WA90 miles | $1,250 – $4,650 | $2,950 | +3% |
| Portland, OR100 miles | $1,150 – $4,450 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Olympia, WA105 miles | $1,250 – $4,750 | $3,000 | +5% |
| Bremerton, WA120 miles | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Washington (statewide) | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,900 | +1% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | −13% |
Across 300 US metros, Yakima comes in at #11 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, Yakima is 1% 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 | +3% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $1,250 – $4,750 | $3,000 | +5% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $1,150 – $4,400 | $2,800 | −3% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $1,200 – $4,550 | $2,900 | +1% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,200 – $4,600 | $2,900 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Yakima's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Yakima against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 97,030 jobs | $1,100 – $4,200 | $2,650 | −7% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,400 | −17% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $880 – $3,650 | $2,250 | −21% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $900 – $3,650 | $2,300 | −20% |
Yakima: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Yakima 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 $2,500
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) | $710 – $1,500 | $1,300 – $2,100 | $1,900 – $2,700 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $1,200 – $2,500 | $2,200 – $3,550 | $3,200 – $4,550 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $2,100 – $4,550 | $3,950 – $6,350 | $5,750 – $8,150 |
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 Yakima is 1.31 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 Yakima 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 $23.47 an hour, 4% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.25 and $29.70 an hour. About 590 work in the metro. That is 60.8 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 16.1% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,010 jobs in the Yakima area. That makes it the 208th 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% | $21.25 | $23.47 | $29.70 | $22.66 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.31 | |||||
Attic insulation: what moves the price in Yakima
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.
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).
Related projects, priced for Yakima
Because every project leans on different trades, Yakima's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs +7% and roof replacement +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,300 – $12,900 | +3% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $10,800 – $34,400 | +6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,600 | +6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,500 | +7% |
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Attic insulation in Yakima: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Yakima?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $1,200 to $4,550 in the Yakima 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 Yakima?
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 Yakima or Kennewick?
Kennewick is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,800, which is 3% less than Yakima ($2,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Yakima?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $1,200 out of $2,850. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Yakima?
$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 Yakima?
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 Yakima area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Yakima expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Washington?
Yakima is 1% 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 Yakima?
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 Yakima?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $1,200 to $2,500 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 Yakima
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.