Career Profile

Insulation Worker, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $46,100
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Insulation workers install and replace the materials used to insulate buildings or mechanical systems.

General Information

Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.

Insulation Worker, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

30

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 30 openings per year are projected for Insulation Worker, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall.

+11.7%

Employment Change

Employment for Insulation Worker, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.7% between 2025 and 2030.

$22.18

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $22.18/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.20, while experienced workers are paid $27.67. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 274 Insulation Worker, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 306.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Insulation Worker, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall are Building Finishing Contractors, Building Equipment Contractors, and All Other Industries.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Insulation Worker, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall include Building and Construction, Customer and Personal Service, and Mechanical.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Insulation Worker, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall is HS diploma or less. 12% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.