Each year thousands of jobs will become available as insulation workers transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force. Since there are no strict training requirements for entry, many people with limited skills work as insulation workers for a short time and then move on to other types of work, creating many job openings. Insulation workers in the construction industry may experience periods of unemployment because of the short duration of many construction projects and the cyclical nature of construction activity. Workers employed in industrial plants generally have more stable employment because maintenance and repair must be done on a continuing basis. Unlike other construction occupations, insulation workers usually do not lose work time when weather conditions are poor.
Most insulation is applied after buildings are enclosed.
Insulation workers doing commercial and industrial work earn substantially more than those working in residential construction, which does not require as much skill. Related Occupations Insulation workers combine a knowledge of insulation materials with the skills of cutting, fitting, and installing materials. Workers in occupations involving similar skills include carpenters , carpet installers , drywall applicators , floor layers, roofers , and sheet-metal workers . 1321 Duke St., Suite 303, Alexandria, VA 22314. The information in the Occupational Outlook Handbook was created by the Department of Labor.