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Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary
Insulation Workers, Mechanical earn a median $58,340 a year in the U.S., with 25,660 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $58,340 a year
- Employment
- 25,660
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +5.1%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 1,800
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $58,340 · $28.05 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $65,530 · $31.50 an hour (estimate error ±2.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $42,470 · $20.42 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $48,100 · $23.13 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $77,360 · $37.19 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $100,220 · $48.19 an hour
- Employment
- 25,660 (estimate error ±5.2%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 26,700
- Projected for 2035
- 28,100
- Change
- +1,400 (+5.1%)
- Openings each year
- 1,800
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- Self-employed
- 1.8%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $119,690 | 1,310 |
| 2 | Oregon | $119,480 | 170 |
| 3 | Nevada | $114,130 | 250 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $107,610 | 330 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $105,670 | 250 |
| 6 | Illinois | $100,400 | 1,100 |
| 7 | Washington | $92,120 | 500 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $87,570 | Not reported |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $85,120 | 600 |
| 10 | Alaska | $84,410 | 40 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4,190 | $48,930 |
| New York | 1,490 | $59,120 |
| Virginia | 1,350 | $57,010 |
| Indiana | 1,320 | $72,220 |
| California | 1,310 | $119,690 |
| Illinois | 1,100 | $100,400 |
| North Carolina | 1,090 | $48,430 |
| Ohio | 990 | $67,600 |
| Missouri | 830 | $78,660 |
| Tennessee | 670 | $46,380 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $136,460 | 210 |
| 2 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $126,750 | 120 |
| 3 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $124,090 | 530 |
| 4 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $121,870 | 190 |
| 5 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $112,280 | 100 |
| 6 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,690 | 930 |
| 7 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $86,310 | 200 |
| 8 | Syracuse, NY | $82,950 | 100 |
| 9 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $79,240 | 560 |
| 10 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $78,350 | 180 |
| 11 | Columbus, OH | $76,590 | 230 |
| 12 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $75,910 | 250 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 1,320 | $50,050 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,100 | $70,690 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 930 | $103,690 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 830 | $52,200 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 680 | Not reported |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 560 | $79,240 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 530 | $124,090 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 520 | $74,840 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 520 | $61,660 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 430 | $49,570 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 410 | $51,350 |
| Richmond, VA | 410 | $49,460 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)1 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Insulation Workers, Mechanical pay by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do insulation workers, mechanical make?
- The median wage for insulation workers, mechanical in the U.S. is $58,340 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $48,100 and $77,360.
- Which state pays insulation workers, mechanical the most?
- California has the highest median wage for this occupation at $119,690 a year.
- What is the job outlook for insulation workers, mechanical?
- BLS projects employment to grow 5.1% from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,800 openings each year on average.
- What education do insulation workers, mechanical need?
- The typical entry-level education is: high school diploma or equivalent.