SOC 47-2132 · May 2025 · United States
Insulation Workers, Mechanical
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Insulation Workers, Mechanical across the United States is $58,340 per year, measured over 25,660 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $119,690.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow about as fast as average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +4.7%
- Openings per year
- 2,300
- Typical entry-level education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Pay for this occupation varies by 166.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $119,690 and Delaware pays $44,850.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $85,120 | 600 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $84,410 | 40 |
States with the most Insulation Workers, Mechanical jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 4,190 | $48,930 | |
| 2 | New York | 1,490 | $59,120 | |
| 3 | Virginia | 1,350 | $57,010 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 1,320 | $72,220 | |
| 5 | California | 1,310 | $119,690 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 1,100 | $100,400 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 1,090 | $48,430 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 990 | $67,600 | |
| 9 | Missouri | 830 | $78,660 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 670 | $46,380 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $136,460 | 210 |
| 2 | Portland | $126,750 | 120 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $124,090 | 530 |
| 4 | Las Vegas | $121,870 | 190 |
| 5 | San Diego | $112,280 | 100 |
| 6 | Minneapolis | $109,360 | 90 |
| 7 | Chicago | $103,690 | 930 |
| 8 | St. Cloud | $100,520 | 80 |
| 9 | Sacramento | $93,960 | 90 |
| 10 | Kennewick | $92,680 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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