Summary
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Quick Facts: Insulation Workers | |
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$45,820 per year
$22.03 per hour |
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See How to Become One | |
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61,300 | |
3% (As fast as average) | |
1,800 |
What Insulation Workers Do
Insulation workers install and replace the materials used to insulate buildings or mechanical systems.
Work Environment
Insulators generally work indoors. Mechanical insulators work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in extreme temperatures. They spend most of their workday standing, bending, or kneeling, often in confined spaces.
How to Become an Insulation Worker
Floor, ceiling, and wall insulators typically learn their trade on the job. Mechanical insulators may complete an apprenticeship program after earning a high school diploma or equivalent.
Pay
The median annual wage for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall was $41,690 in May 2020.
The median annual wage for insulation workers, mechanical was $50,030 in May 2020.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of insulation workers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. However, growth rates will vary by occupation.
State & Area Data
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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