Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary (2025)
Based on 25,660 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $42,470 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $48,100 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $58,340 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $77,360 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $100,220 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$42K
25th
$48K
Median
$58K
75th
$77K
90th
$100K
Highest Paying States for Insulation Workers, Mechanical
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $117,380 |
| California | $108,970 |
| New Jersey | $103,690 |
| Nevada | $97,960 |
| Minnesota | $91,920 |
| Washington | $91,500 |
| Illinois | $90,480 |
| Hawaii | $90,200 |
| Alaska | $83,790 |
| Rhode Island | $81,320 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Insulation Workers, Mechanical salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Oregon at an average of $117,380 per year, while Rhode Island has an average of $81,320 — a difference of $36,060. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Insulation Workers, Mechanical
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 25,660 workers were employed as Insulation Workers, Mechanicals in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $65,530 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2132