Career Profile
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall
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.
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Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 20 openings per year are projected for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall.
Employment Change
Employment for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.02/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.47, while experienced workers are paid $21.83. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 148 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 171.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall are Building Finishing Contractors, Building Equipment Contractors, and Residential Building Construction.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall include Building and Construction, Customer and Personal Service, and Mechanical.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.