Average salary, compensation, and wages for Insulation workers in the United States


In 2002, median hourly earnings of insulation workers were $13.91. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.58 and $18.36. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $8.45, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $26.29. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of insulation workers in 2002 are shown in the following tabulation:

Building equipment contractors $15.30
Building finishing contractors 12.97
   



Union workers tend to earn more than nonunion workers. Apprentices start at about one-half of the journey worker�s wage. Insulation workers doing commercial and industrial work earn substantially more than those working in residential construction, which does not require as much skill.



More information on Insulation workers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Insulation workers occupation
Number of Insulation workers in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Insulation workers
Working conditions for Insulation workers
Significant points for Insulation workers
Training requirements for Insulation workers




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