Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary
Insulation Workers, Mechanical earn a median $58,340 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$58,340
$28.05 per hour
Range
$42,470 – $100,220
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
25,660
across the U.S.
▲1.9%
Pay trend: The median for insulation workers, mechanical in the U.S. rose from $57,250 (May 2024) to $58,340 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What insulation workers, mechanical do
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.1% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,800
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of insulation workers, mechanical is projected to grow 5.1% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Insulation Workers, Mechanical take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$49,056
per year · effective tax rate 15.9%
$4,088Monthly
$2,044Twice a month
$1,887Every 2 weeks
$23.58Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,821
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,617
- Medicare (1.45%)$846
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$49,056
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,470 | $20.42 | $36,305 |
| 25th percentile | $48,100 | $23.13 | $40,828 |
| Median (50th) | $58,340 | $28.05 | $49,056 |
| 75th percentile | $77,360 | $37.19 | $63,253 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,220 | $48.18 | $79,335 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $119,690 | −0.2% | $84,574 | $57,700 – $165,540 | 1,310 |
| Oregon | $119,480 | −3.3% | $83,259 | $78,880 – $161,450 | 170 |
| Nevada | $114,130 | +6.8% | $89,120 | $51,840 – $123,770 | 250 |
| New Jersey | $107,610 | +9.7% | $79,869 | $73,290 – $124,160 | 330 |
| Minnesota | $105,670 | +9.3% | $77,507 | $54,090 – $115,850 | 250 |
| Illinois | $100,400 | −0.2% | $74,636 | $57,350 – $115,290 | 1,100 |
| Washington | $92,120 | +13.1% | $73,636 | $60,150 – $129,790 | 500 |
| Hawaii | $87,570 | +5.3% | $65,310 | $63,380 – $115,450 | — |
| Wisconsin | $85,120 | +20.2% | $65,581 | $50,800 – $94,680 | 600 |
| Alaska | $84,410 | +1.2% | $68,212 | $60,150 – $103,610 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,770 | +0.3% | $63,172 | $49,000 – $101,850 | 590 |
| Arizona | $80,410 | +2.6% | $63,597 | $46,570 – $90,240 | — |
| Missouri | $78,660 | +28.0% | $61,408 | $48,290 – $92,980 | 830 |
| Rhode Island | $77,150 | −3.1% | $60,829 | $59,350 – $97,870 | 60 |
| Nebraska | $75,940 | +28.1% | $59,678 | $40,570 – $83,380 | 130 |
| West Virginia | $74,200 | +15.6% | $58,388 | $57,330 – $93,960 | 90 |
| Indiana | $72,220 | −2.2% | $57,536 | $46,740 – $94,990 | 1,320 |
| Maryland | $70,030 | +20.2% | $55,133 | $48,110 – $83,930 | 450 |
| Ohio | $67,600 | −0.4% | $55,310 | $47,640 – $84,540 | 990 |
| Massachusetts | $64,710 | +2.6% | $51,159 | $43,760 – $78,390 | 560 |
| Maine | $63,580 | +2.6% | $50,157 | $51,090 – $73,690 | 400 |
| Oklahoma | $61,840 | +31.9% | $49,631 | $38,820 – $75,450 | 250 |
| New York | $59,120 | −3.0% | $47,087 | $45,540 – $97,560 | 1,490 |
| Michigan | $58,860 | −9.6% | $47,223 | $47,420 – $82,240 | 650 |
| North Dakota | $58,140 | −0.4% | $48,895 | $46,920 – $74,550 | 400 |
| Virginia | $57,010 | +1.0% | $45,524 | $41,010 – $63,500 | 1,350 |
| Utah | $55,990 | +22.2% | $45,614 | $40,540 – $112,060 | 380 |
| Iowa | $54,440 | +7.9% | $44,506 | $42,320 – $65,990 | 140 |
| New Mexico | $53,120 | −18.1% | $43,531 | $44,470 – $73,990 | — |
| Georgia | $52,600 | +5.6% | $42,337 | $39,830 – $64,000 | 660 |
| Arkansas | $51,390 | +1.8% | $41,680 | $46,770 – $81,870 | 130 |
| South Carolina | $50,440 | +2.6% | $40,839 | $43,490 – $80,460 | 630 |
| Mississippi | $50,180 | +4.8% | $41,224 | $36,660 – $70,720 | 120 |
| Florida | $49,660 | +5.2% | $42,082 | $36,730 – $61,550 | 480 |
| Colorado | $49,050 | +4.2% | $40,142 | $44,780 – $68,880 | 520 |
| Kansas | $49,050 | −13.0% | $39,654 | $45,340 – $62,370 | 130 |
| Alabama | $48,930 | −8.1% | $39,314 | $42,120 – $58,200 | — |
| Texas | $48,930 | −2.4% | $41,495 | $39,480 – $60,380 | 4,190 |
| North Carolina | $48,430 | −4.6% | $39,670 | $35,240 – $57,020 | 1,090 |
| Louisiana | $48,280 | −11.2% | $39,911 | $37,330 – $58,870 | 620 |
| Wyoming | $48,190 | −4.2% | $40,901 | $46,030 – $62,080 | 540 |
| Tennessee | $46,380 | +19.7% | $39,446 | $36,980 – $73,570 | 670 |
| Kentucky | $46,150 | −17.3% | $37,764 | $42,630 – $61,510 | — |
| Delaware | $44,850 | −24.5% | $36,405 | $38,460 – $77,300 | 340 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $49,120 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer | $58,930 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $58,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $57,660 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Stonemason | $57,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.4% |
| Glazier | $57,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $57,020 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $59,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $56,460 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Carpenter | $60,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a insulation workers, mechanical make?
The national median salary for insulation workers, mechanical is $58,340 a year ($28.05 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,470 and the top 10% earn over $100,220. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays insulation workers, mechanical the most?
California has the highest median pay at $119,690.
How many insulation workers, mechanical are there in the U.S.?
About 25,660 people work as insulation workers, mechanical nationwide.