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Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary in U.S. (2024)

Insulation Workers, Mechanicals in U.S. make a median of $57,250 a year, or about $27.52 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers.

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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024

$57K
Median annual
$27.52/hr
Hourly rate
$39K
Entry level (10th %)
$94K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $57K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,003/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$57,250/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,591/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $39,450, 25th percentile $47,480, median $57,250, 75th percentile $75,300, 90th percentile $94,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$39K25th$47KMedian$57K75th$75K90th$94K
Bar chart showing Insulation Workers, Mechanical salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $39,450, 25th percentile $47,480, median $57,250, 75th percentile $75,300, 90th percentile $94,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level insulation workers, mechanicals (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K.Top earners bring in $94K or more - a $55K spread from bottom to top.

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Insulation Workers, Mechanical pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Oregon$124K+116%170
California$120K+109%1,260
Nevada$107K+87%290
Illinois$101K+76%450
New Jersey$98K+71%180
Minnesota$97K+69%460
Alaska$83K+46%40
Hawaii$83K+45%70
Washington$81K+42%360
Pennsylvania$81K+41%680
Rhode Island$80K+39%40
Arizona$78K+37%N/A
Indiana$74K+29%690
Wisconsin$71K+24%400
Ohio$68K+19%1,210

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Frequently asked questions

How much do insulation workers, mechanicals make in U.S.?

The median is $57,250 a year - that works out to about $27.52 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,450, and experienced insulation workers, mechanicals can clear $94,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $57K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,003/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 35.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a insulation workers, mechanical salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median insulation workers, mechanical salary is worth about $57,250 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do insulation workers, mechanicals get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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