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
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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