Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
SOC Code: 47-2131 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, OR | $55,411 | $69,077 | $82,742 | $96,408 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,554 | $61,734 | $78,915 | $96,096 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $47,154 | $63,170 | $79,206 | $95,222 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $44,616 | $61,360 | $78,125 | $94,869 |
| Kingston, NY | $46,238 | $62,442 | $78,624 | $94,827 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $43,410 | $59,675 | $75,941 | $92,206 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $53,976 | $66,664 | $79,331 | $92,019 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $46,883 | $60,902 | $74,922 | $88,941 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $46,613 | $59,134 | $71,677 | $84,198 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $45,843 | $57,013 | $68,182 | $79,352 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.8 | |
| Time Management | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 3.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Mechanical | 3.0 |
| English Language | 2.9 |
| Administration and Management | 2.8 |
| Transportation | 2.6 |
| Mathematics | 2.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 68.2% |
| Less than high school | 29.4% |
| Some college | 2.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Read blueprints, and select appropriate insulation, based on space characteristics and the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
- Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives, or scissors.
- 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.
- Fit, wrap, staple, or glue insulating materials to structures or surfaces, using hand tools or wires.
- Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
- Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments, or cement mortars.
- Fill blower hoppers with insulating materials.
- Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers and regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows CMSN FieldPAK Comput-Ability Mechanical Insulation Key Estimator North American Insulation Manufacturers Association NAIMA 3E Plus Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
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