Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$57,250
↑ 50.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Insulation Workers, Mechanical — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Insulation Workers, Mechanical — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.7% since 2011 ($37,990 → $57,250)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $57,250
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,250 | +6.2% |
| 2023 | $53,920 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | $50,590 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $48,260 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | $50,030 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $48,690 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $47,740 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $45,550 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | $45,430 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | $43,610 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | $42,990 | +6.1% |
| 2013 | $40,500 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | $39,170 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | $37,990 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.