Insulation Installers
Insulation installers put in the materials used to insulate buildings and equipment.
Insulation in buildings reduces energy use by keeping heat in during the winter and out in the summer. Insulation is used to conserve heat in tanks, boilers, and hot water pipes. Installers staple, wire, tape, or spray insulation to install it.
Quick Facts
Wages: Above the median $21.00 / hour
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
4.5%
Below average
Education and Training Needed:
Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Skills Needed:
Installing Equipment or Programs, Listening, Speaking
Tools and Technology:
- Tools: Project management software, Staple guns, Filtering machinery
- Technology: Analytical or scientific software,
Job Title Examples:
Commercial Insulator, Heat and Frost Insulator, Industrial Insulator
