Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for insulation workers, mechanicals across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $65,530 ≈ $32/hr
National median salary $58,340
Total employment 25,660 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +4.7%
Faster than average
Annual openings 2,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 27,200 → 28,500 (+1,300)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Oregon$117,380
- California$108,970
- New Jersey$103,690
- Nevada$97,960
- Minnesota$91,920
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- North Carolina$47,580
- Florida$49,380
- Tennessee$49,740
- Louisiana$49,780
- Texas$50,440
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $117,380 | $119,480 | $56 | +79.1% | 170 |
| 2 | California | $108,970 | $119,690 | $52 | +66.3% | 1,310 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $103,690 | $107,610 | $50 | +58.2% | 330 |
| 4 | Nevada | $97,960 | $114,130 | $47 | +49.5% | 250 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $91,920 | $105,670 | $44 | +40.3% | 250 |
| 6 | Washington | $91,500 | $92,120 | $44 | +39.6% | 500 |
| 7 | Illinois | $90,480 | $100,400 | $44 | +38.1% | 1,100 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $90,200 | $87,570 | $43 | +37.6% | — |
| 9 | Alaska | $83,790 | $84,410 | $40 | +27.9% | 40 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $81,320 | $77,150 | $39 | +24.1% | 60 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $76,920 | $85,120 | $37 | +17.4% | 600 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $76,330 | $80,770 | $37 | +16.5% | 590 |
| 13 | Arizona | $74,500 | $80,410 | $36 | +13.7% | — |
| 14 | Missouri | $73,870 | $78,660 | $36 | +12.7% | 830 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $73,390 | $74,200 | $35 | +12% | 90 |
| 16 | Indiana | $70,480 | $72,220 | $34 | +7.6% | 1,320 |
| 17 | Maryland | $68,840 | $70,030 | $33 | +5.1% | 450 |
| 18 | New York | $68,330 | $59,120 | $33 | +4.3% | 1,490 |
| 19 | Ohio | $68,040 | $67,600 | $33 | +3.8% | 990 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $66,620 | $64,710 | $32 | +1.7% | 560 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $66,120 | $75,940 | $32 | +0.9% | 130 |
| 22 | Utah | $64,210 | $55,990 | $31 | -2% | 380 |
| 23 | Michigan | $62,890 | $58,860 | $30 | -4% | 650 |
| 24 | Maine | $61,880 | $63,580 | $30 | -5.6% | 400 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $59,810 | $61,840 | $29 | -8.7% | 250 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $59,780 | $58,140 | $29 | -8.8% | 400 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $58,820 | $50,440 | $28 | -10.2% | 630 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $57,670 | $51,390 | $28 | -12% | 130 |
| 29 | Iowa | $55,630 | $54,440 | $27 | -15.1% | 140 |
| 30 | Virginia | $55,430 | $57,010 | $27 | -15.4% | 1,350 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $55,150 | $53,120 | $27 | -15.8% | — |
| 32 | Colorado | $53,710 | $49,050 | $26 | -18% | 520 |
| 33 | Georgia | $53,680 | $52,600 | $26 | -18.1% | 660 |
| 34 | Kansas | $53,650 | $49,050 | $26 | -18.1% | 130 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $52,710 | $46,150 | $25 | -19.6% | — |
| 36 | Delaware | $52,030 | $44,850 | $25 | -20.6% | 340 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $51,720 | $50,180 | $25 | -21.1% | 120 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $51,520 | $48,190 | $25 | -21.4% | 540 |
| 39 | Alabama | $51,200 | $48,930 | $25 | -21.9% | — |
| 40 | Texas | $50,440 | $48,930 | $24 | -23% | 4,190 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $49,780 | $48,280 | $24 | -24% | 620 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $49,740 | $46,380 | $24 | -24.1% | 670 |
| 43 | Florida | $49,380 | $49,660 | $24 | -24.6% | 480 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $47,580 | $48,430 | $23 | -27.4% | 1,090 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 86 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $136,460 | $130,800 | 210 |
| 2 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $126,750 | $117,120 | 120 |
| 3 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $124,090 | $107,220 | 530 |
| 4 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $121,870 | $99,420 | 190 |
| 5 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $112,280 | $104,000 | 100 |
| 6 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $109,360 | $99,160 | 90 |
| 7 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $103,690 | $93,270 | 930 |
| 8 | St. Cloud, MN | $100,520 | $89,970 | 80 |
| 9 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $93,960 | $97,580 | 90 |
| 10 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $92,680 | $90,620 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing insulation workers, mechanicals (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $115,430 | $106,950 | 30 |
| 2 | Utilities | $100,240 | $99,830 | 60 |
| 3 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $100,240 | $99,830 | 60 |
| 4 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $91,480 | $81,370 | 130 |
| 5 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | $87,700 | $95,390 | 310 |
| 6 | Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $87,700 | $95,380 | 310 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $75,170 | $76,010 | 550 |
| 8 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $74,880 | $75,460 | 520 |
| 9 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $74,880 | $75,460 | 520 |
| 10 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $74,530 | $74,750 | 500 |
| 11 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $74,530 | $74,750 | 500 |
| 12 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $73,800 | $73,880 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do insulation workers, mechanical make in the U.S.?
The median insulation workers, mechanical salary in the United States is $58,340 per year (mean $65,530), and about 80% earn between $42,470 and $100,220.
How much do insulation workers, mechanical make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,530 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays insulation workers, mechanical the most?
Oregon has the highest average pay for insulation workers, mechanical at $117,380 per year (median $119,480).
What is the job outlook for insulation workers, mechanical?
Employment is projected to change +4.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 2,300 openings per year.