Wall & Ceiling Insulation Worker

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Ideal for hands-on work with a focus on energy efficiency and comfort.
Enhance building performance by expertly insulating against temperature extremes.
Use diverse materials and tools to create comfortable, energy-efficient spaces.

💰 Earn $45K-$79K

📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 2.7% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.

Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives, or scissors.
Fit, wrap, staple, or glue insulating materials to structures or surfaces, using hand tools or wires.
Cover and line structures with blown or rolled forms of materials to insulate against cold, heat, or moisture, using saws, knives, rasps, trowels, blowers, or other tools and implements.
Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments, or cement mortars.
Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers and regulate flow of materials through nozzles.

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Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

3,400 Annually

Median Earnings

$60,080 in California

$47,540 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Speaking
Time Management

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

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Wall & Ceiling Insulation Worker

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Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years