10 of the Most Popular Types of Insulation Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Insulation Jobs

• Pipe Insulation

  Salary range: $40,000 - $52,000

  Pipe Insulation is a common job search query. Most salaries for Pipe Insulation jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Pipe Insulation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Mechanical Pipe Insulator

  Salary range: $50,500 - $66,000

  Mechanical Pipe Insulator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Mechanical Pipe Insulator jobs pay between $50,500 (25th percentile) and $66,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Mechanical Pipe Insulator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Industrial Insulation Foreman

  Salary range: $50,500 - $68,000

  Industrial Insulation Foreman is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Industrial Insulation Foreman jobs pay between $50,500 (25th percentile) and $68,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Industrial Insulation Foreman job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Pipe Insulator

  Salary range: $40,000 - $52,000

  As a pipe insulator, you install or replace insulation around piping and other mechanical equipment, such as industrial ductwork. Your primary duties and responsibilities are to assess the size and scope of the work, consult with the contractor, project manager, or building owner about the cost of materials and labor, and then complete the job. Pipe insulators need to know the proper type of insulation for each type of job, relevant safety concerns and regulations, and the technical requirements for insulating different types of piping.

• Duct Insulation

  Salary range: $36,000 - $47,500

  Duct Insulation is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Duct Insulation jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $47,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Duct Insulation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Apprentice Insulator

  Salary range: $42,000 - $55,000

  Apprentice Insulator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Apprentice Insulator jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $55,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Apprentice Insulator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Weatherization Technician

  Salary range: $34,000 - $46,500

  As a weatherization technician, your responsibilities are to maintain, repair, and install energy efficient materials in client homes and businesses. Additional responsibilities are to insulate attic and sub-floors; seal doors and windows; and install locksets, thermostats, and carbon monoxide alarms. Other duties include maintaining a clean and organized workspace; operating hand tools, power tools, maintenance and construction equipment, and insulation blowers; and explaining weatherization and conservation to customers. Weatherization technicians work in hot and cold conditions inside attics, crawl spaces, and basements.

• Insulator

  Salary range: $42,000 - $55,000

  An insulator uses special materials to help regulate the temperature of enclosed areas such as commercial and residential buildings. As an insulator, your job duties are to read blueprints, take measurements, cut insulation material down to size, and install insulation using equipment like metal cutters, utility knives, shears, power saws, and staple guns. Your responsibilities include maintaining safety while working with and around potentially hazardous materials. You install insulation under floors, in ceilings, walls, attic spaces, or around ductwork and pipes in a building.

• Per Diem Industrial Insulator

  Salary range: $42,000 - $55,000

  Per Diem Industrial Insulator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Per Diem Industrial Insulator jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $55,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Per Diem Industrial Insulator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Mechanical Insulator

  Salary range: $50,500 - $66,000

  As a mechanical insulator, your duties are to apply insulation to walls, ducts, and pipes that are part of commercial or residential heating and cooling systems. This may include systems that control manufacturing or energy equipment. Your responsibilities are to assess the scope of the job, measure the dimensions, and follow blueprints. You cut various types of insulation, such as fiberglass, cork, or Styrofoam, which is applied around metal ductwork. You may also remove or repair old equipment. Mechanical insulators often work in small teams and may have some supervisory duties.