Careers · Insulation Workers, Mechanical · Iowa
Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Iowa
Insulation workers, mechanical apply materials like fiberglass, foam, or mineral wool to pipes, ductwork, and other mechanical systems in buildings. They work on construction sites, in manufacturing facilities, and during building maintenance to prevent heat loss or gain and protect equipment In Iowa the median pay is $54,440 a year, 7% below the national median of $58,340.
$54,440median pay in Iowa, per year
$48,020–$63,530middle half earn
140employed in Iowa
$58,340U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationTime ManagementSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
Building and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanicalAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingMathematics (knowledge)
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Licenses and training in Iowa
Insulation Workers, Mechanical pay in other states
California · $119,690Oregon · $119,480Nevada · $114,130New Jersey · $107,610Minnesota · $105,670Illinois · $100,400Washington · $92,120Hawaii · $87,570Wisconsin · $85,120Alaska · $84,410
Related occupations
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallBoilermakersBrickmasons and BlockmasonsStonemasonsCarpentersCarpet InstallersFloor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesFloor Sanders and Finishers
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against insulation workers, mechanical and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against insulation workers, mechanical and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-2132.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.