INSULATION WORKERS –
FLOOR, CEILING, AND WALL
2023 Average Wage
$22.89 Per Hour
Entry-Level Education
Less than High School
Typical On-the-Job Training Needed
Apprenticeship
Number of Jobs in Michigan, 2023
950
Job Growth (2020-2030)
50
Forecasted Employment Growth Through 2030
11.1%
What Insulation Workers Do
Insulation workers install and replace the materials used to insu-
late buildings to help control and maintain the temperatures in
the building.
Work Environment
Insulation workers generally work indoors in residential and
industrial settings. They spend most of their workday standing,
bending, or kneeling, often in confined spaces.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
DEXTERITY is needed so you can work in confined spaces while
maintaining coordination and control of tools and materials.
Workers often reach above their head to fit and fasten insula-
tion in place.
MECHANICAL SKILLS are needed while using a variety of hand
and power tools to install insulation. Those who apply foam
insulation, for example, must be able to operate a compressor
and sprayer to spread the foam onto walls or across attics.
PHYSICAL STAMINA is needed because workers spend most of
the day standing, stretching, and bending. Workers should be
able to stay physically active without getting tired.
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