How to hire an insulation installer

How to hire an insulation installer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step insulation installer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an insulation installer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new insulation installer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your insulation installer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an insulation installer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An insulation installer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, insulation installers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of insulation installer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Insulation Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Insulation Installer	Insulation workers install and replace the materials used to insulate buildings to help control and maintain the temperatures in buildings.	$11-21
   Installer	Installers are assigned to assemble equipment or fixtures in the client's work or home area. They should have extensive knowledge of the product they will install to ensure it works as intended... Show more	$14-24
   Insulator	Insulators are insulation workers who are in charge of covering ducts, boilers, pipes, and other structures and equipment with insulating materials. The insulators ensure the retention of either cold or heat... Show more	$14-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • Safety Guidelines
   • Ladders
   • DOT
   • Scaffolding
   • Hand Tools
   • Basic Math
   • Caulking
   • Crawl Spaces
   • Construction Sites
   • Commercial Buildings
   • Work Ethic
   • Foam Insulation
   • Safety Procedures

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Apply aluminum and PVC jacketing to insulation.
   • Install insulation and metal, chemical plants, juice plants, asphalt plants ,
   • Climb stairs and ladders; work in crawl spaces, and stand for long periods.
   • Use tyvex suits and respirators.
   • Read blueprintsset up hoisting equipment.

   More insulation installer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your insulation installer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An insulation installer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, insulation installers' average salary in montana is 50% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level insulation installers 45% less than senior-level insulation installers.
   • Certifications. An insulation installer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an insulation installer's salary.

   Average insulation installer salary

   $15.82hourly

   $32,912 yearly

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   Entry-level insulation installer salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average insulation installer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$38,149	$18
   2	Arizona	$33,514	$16
   3	Oklahoma	$33,465	$16
   4	Texas	$30,421	$15
   5	Oregon	$30,035	$14
   6	Virginia	$29,987	$14
   7	Florida	$29,895	$14
   8	North Dakota	$29,576	$14
   9	Maine	$29,545	$14
   10	Washington	$29,483	$14
   11	Ohio	$29,312	$14
   12	Utah	$29,138	$14
   13	West Virginia	$28,425	$14
   14	Colorado	$28,315	$14
   15	Tennessee	$27,825	$13
   16	Indiana	$25,400	$12
   17	Minnesota	$23,181	$11
   18	North Carolina	$23,179	$11
   19	Alabama	$23,174	$11
   20	Nevada	$22,715	$11

   Average insulation installer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Clyde Companies	$34,917	$16.79	4
   2	Aerotek	$34,008	$16.35	46
   3	Franklin	$33,967	$16.33	8
   4	Sunpro Solar	$33,408	$16.06
   5	Tradesmen International	$33,177	$15.95	44
   6	United Talent	$32,956	$15.84
   7	PeopleReady	$32,914	$15.82	13
   8	Pacific Coast Building Products	$32,731	$15.74	4
   9	Express Employment Indy South	$32,400	$15.58	4
   10	Installed Building Products	$32,238	$15.50	49
   11	Builders	$32,188	$15.47
   12	LC Staffing	$32,076	$15.42
   13	United Subcontractors - USI	$32,039	$15.40
   14	Gypsum Management and Supply	$32,038	$15.40
   15	Parker and Sons	$31,913	$15.34
   16	US LBM	$31,913	$15.34	11
   17	Apco Graphics Inc.	$31,913	$15.34	1
   18	Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc. Corporate Office	$31,890	$15.33
   19	CQ Insulation	$31,874	$15.32
   20	North Central Insulation	$31,775	$15.28

4. Writing an insulation installer job description

   An insulation installer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an insulation installer job description:

   Insulation installer job description example

   • You will be working in commercial buildings installing insulation.
   • You will be installing batted insulation and spray foam insulation - all types of installation - may vary depending on the project.
   • You will typically work within a 60 mile radius but will occasionally travel further for larger projects. If you do have to travel out of town, the hotel is paid for and they get an additional $25/day per diem for food.

   Additional Skills & Qualifications:

   • Strongly preferred that you have a valid drivers license - you must pass an MVR and have a clean driving record to drive for Cullen - not required for the job but you will get paid more if you can drive.
   • You must show ambition and understand that you are there to do a job and the job must be done.
   • Ideally you will have previous experience operating a spray gun: automotive painter, house painters, any time of spray experience transfers over well

   Experience Level:

   • Entry Level

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   About Aerotek:

   We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

   The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right insulation installer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with insulation installers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit insulation installers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find insulation installer candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as constructionjobs.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with insulation installer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new insulation installer

   Once you've found the insulation installer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new insulation installer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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