Careers · Insulation Workers, Mechanical · West Virginia
Insulation Workers, Mechanical in West Virginia
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 West Virginia the median pay is $74,200 a year, 27% above the national median of $58,340.
$74,200median pay in West Virginia, per year
$63,340–$90,750middle half earn
90employed in West Virginia
$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)
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Insulation Workers, Mechanical.
Licenses and training in West Virginia
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, West Virginia, annual.