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Job outlook for insulation installers in the United States
Insulation installer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected insulation installer job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 2,100 new jobs for insulation installers are projected over the next decade.
Insulation installer salaries have increased 17% for insulation installers in the last 5 years.
There are over 9,562 insulation installers currently employed in the United States.
There are 15,912 active insulation installer job openings in the US.
The average insulation installer salary is $32,912.
Are insulation installer jobs in demand?
Yes, insulation installer jobs are in demand. Insulation installer demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Insulation installer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of insulation installer jobs and the average insulation installer salary over time.
Insulation installer jobs over time
Insulation installer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,562 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 10,325 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10,567 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 10,029 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,796 | 0.00% |
Average insulation installer salary over time
Insulation installer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,912 | $15.82 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $31,878 | $15.33 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $30,378 | $14.60 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $29,249 | $14.06 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $28,152 | $13.53 | +1.8% |
Insulation installer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of insulation installer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where insulation installers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for insulation installers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 42 | 4% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 30 | 4% |
| 3 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 191 | 3% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 170 | 3% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 104 | 3% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 98 | 3% |
| 7 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 93 | 3% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 82 | 3% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 53 | 3% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 204 | 2% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 186 | 2% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 175 | 2% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 142 | 2% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 138 | 2% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 114 | 2% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 114 | 2% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 89 | 2% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 34 | 2% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 33 | 2% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 32 | 2% |
Most common cities for insulation installers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moscow | 3 | 12% | $24,712 |
| 2 | Menomonee Falls | 3 | 8% | $25,738 |
| 3 | Crown Point | 2 | 7% | $25,090 |
| 4 | Shakopee | 2 | 5% | $22,991 |
| 5 | North Port | 2 | 3% | $29,901 |
| 6 | Saint Cloud | 2 | 3% | $23,181 |
| 7 | New Bedford | 2 | 2% | $23,074 |
| 8 | Trenton | 2 | 2% | $34,316 |
| 9 | Spokane | 3 | 1% | $28,483 |
| 10 | Salt Lake City | 2 | 1% | $29,138 |
| 11 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $29,880 |
| 12 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $33,514 |
| 13 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $30,421 |