Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Alaska
$86,500 / year
≈ $7,200 per month · $41.59 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Alaska · median $87,500
25th percentile
$85,000Average
$86,50075th percentile
$92,000
$85,000Average
$86,50075th percentile
$92,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary by state
Alabama$53,000
Alaska$86,500
Arizona$77,000
Arkansas$59,500
California$113,000
Colorado$55,500
Delaware$54,000
Florida$51,000
Georgia$55,500
Hawaii$93,500
Illinois$93,500
Indiana$73,000
Iowa$57,500
Kansas$55,500
Kentucky$54,500
Louisiana$51,500
Maine$64,000
Maryland$71,000
Massachusetts$69,000
Michigan$65,000
Minnesota$95,000
Mississippi$53,500
Missouri$76,500
Nebraska$68,500
Nevada$101,500
New Jersey$107,500
New Mexico$57,000
New York$70,500
North Carolina$49,000
North Dakota$62,000
Ohio$70,500
Oklahoma$62,000
Oregon$121,500
Pennsylvania$79,000
Rhode Island$84,000
South Carolina$61,000
Tennessee$51,500
Texas$52,000
Utah$66,500
Virginia$57,500
Washington$94,500
West Virginia$76,000
Wisconsin$79,500
Wyoming$53,500
About this role
Insulation Workers, Mechanical is a professional role within the function in the Construction and Extraction job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Insulation Workers, Mechanicals do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
- Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
- Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
- Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
- Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.
Top skills: Time Management Monitoring Critical Thinking Coordination Active Listening Speaking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Insulation Workers, Mechanical pay by experience level
Entry level$44,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$50,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$60,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$80,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$103,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,300
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
22,110 workers
$68,000Building Equipment Contractors
17,400 workers
$67,000Building Finishing Contractors
3,860 workers
$71,500Other Specialty Trade Contractors
830 workers
$63,000Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
710 workers
$58,500Utility System Construction
620 workers
$58,500Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
520 workers
$78,000Construction of Buildings
510 workers
$64,500Nonresidential Building Construction
510 workers
$64,500Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
500 workers
$77,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Insulation Workers, Mechanical pays 5% above the average across 63 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $65,000).
Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction
Carpenter$68,000
Sheet Metal Worker$70,500
Careers related to Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Insulation Workers, Mechanical make?
The average base salary for a Insulation Workers, Mechanical in the United States is $68,000 per year, or about $32.69 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $50,000 and $80,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?
The Construction and Extraction job family averages $65,000 across 63 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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