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Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Workers

Line and cover areas with insulation.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Below the statewide median
$24.15 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Average
Growth rate:  4.9%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
  • Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
  • Install insulation in equipment or structures.
  • Apply adhesives to construction materials.
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Job Title Examples:

Insulation Estimator
Insulator
Retrofit Installer

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $24.15
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Workers *

Area Low Median High
U S
$18.06 $22.54 $28.58
Minnesota
$20.02 $24.15 $28.99
Central Minnesota
$19.7 $23.61 $28.83
Northeast Minnesota
$19.91 $24.61 $28.93
Northwest Minnesota
$20.02 $23.12 $24.75
Southwest Minnesota
$19.25 $23.7 $29.09
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$23.15 $24.8 $29

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 820 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Workers most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in low demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 953 new Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Workers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

Employment Outlook for Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Workers
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