Insulation Workers
Line and cover structures with insulating materials for temperature control, soundproofing, or fireproofing.
SOC Code: 47-2132 | Category: Construction
National Median Salary
$57,250
$27.52/hr
Total Employment
25,640
10-Year Growth
+5.2%
Top-Paying State
Oregon ($123,560)
+5.2% projected growth
Faster than average (national avg: +4%, +1.2pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$39,450 (entry)$57,250 (median)$94,110 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+17.3%
$8,410 total
Best States for Insulation Workers
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| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OregonOR | $123,560 |
| 2 | CaliforniaCA | $119,890 |
| 3 | NevadaNV | $106,840 |
| 4 | IllinoisIL | $100,640 |
| 5 | New JerseyNJ | $98,060 |
| 6 | MinnesotaMN | $96,650 |
| 7 | AlaskaAK | $83,450 |
| 8 | HawaiiHI | $83,200 |
| 9 | WashingtonWA | $81,440 |
| 10 | PennsylvaniaPA | $80,510 |
About Insulation Workers
Line and cover structures with insulating materials for temperature control, soundproofing, or fireproofing.
Insulation Workers Salary by State
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