Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-2131.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$49,120
Employment, U.S.44,440
Median hourly wage$23.62
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,030 | $43,200 | $49,120 | $60,980 | $78,190 |
By state (48)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 660 | $48,740 | 1.09 |
| Alaska | 170 | $56,470 | 1.86 |
| Arizona | 780 | $42,210 | 0.85 |
| Arkansas | 350 | $43,730 | 0.94 |
| California | 3,080 | $48,840 | 0.59 |
| Colorado | 1,210 | $50,800 | 1.47 |
| Connecticut | 300 | $48,550 | 0.61 |
| Delaware | 280 | $53,570 | 2.06 |
| Florida | 2,690 | $47,100 | 0.95 |
| Georgia | 900 | $47,810 | 0.65 |
| Idaho | 330 | $41,550 | 1.35 |
| Illinois | 780 | $53,000 | 0.45 |
| Indiana | 780 | $54,630 | 0.86 |
| Iowa | 460 | $55,820 | 1.03 |
| Kansas | 430 | $51,520 | 1.05 |
| Kentucky | 400 | $49,730 | 0.70 |
| Louisiana | 1,610 | $47,340 | 2.91 |
| Maine | 440 | $47,790 | 2.39 |
| Maryland | 1,240 | $58,420 | 1.57 |
| Massachusetts | 710 | $48,940 | 0.68 |
| Michigan | 710 | $46,490 | 0.56 |
| Minnesota | 1,090 | $54,350 | 1.29 |
| Mississippi | 290 | $62,880 | 0.88 |
| Missouri | 830 | $56,040 | 0.99 |
| Montana | 490 | $48,100 | 3.36 |
| Nebraska | 310 | $73,140 | 1.07 |
| Nevada | 660 | $46,510 | 1.48 |
| New Hampshire | 230 | $51,320 | 1.16 |
| New Jersey | 820 | $52,750 | 0.67 |
| New Mexico | 250 | $48,460 | 1.01 |
| New York | 1,600 | $59,100 | 0.58 |
| North Carolina | 2,090 | $42,990 | 1.48 |
| North Dakota | 260 | $46,450 | 2.08 |
| Ohio | 870 | $58,400 | 0.55 |
| Oklahoma | 570 | $46,880 | 1.17 |
| Oregon | 700 | $60,210 | 1.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 610 | $50,600 | 0.35 |
| South Carolina | 730 | $47,020 | 1.10 |
| South Dakota | 340 | $45,820 | 2.59 |
| Tennessee | 1,160 | $48,410 | 1.24 |
| Texas | 7,120 | $48,740 | 1.77 |
| Utah | 300 | $40,080 | 0.60 |
| Vermont | 110 | $53,570 | 1.29 |
| Virginia | $44,810 | ||
| Washington | 2,330 | $67,750 | 2.30 |
| West Virginia | 70 | $35,390 | 0.33 |
| Wisconsin | 650 | $49,520 | 0.77 |
| Wyoming | 170 | $46,200 | 2.10 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 1-2 | 0.969 |
| 2 | Helpers--Carpenters | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 3 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 4 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 1-2 | 0.959 |
| 5 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 1-2 | 0.959 |
| 6 | Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 1-2 | 0.959 |
| 7 | Construction Laborers | 1-2 | 0.959 |
| 8 | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | 1-2 | 0.957 |
| 9 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 1-2 | 0.957 |
| 10 | Tile and Stone Setters | 1-2 | 0.956 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | Instructing | 0.88 | 0.959 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | Mathematics | 1.24 | 0.956 |
| Carpet Installers | Mathematics | 1.50 | 0.949 |
| Segmental Pavers | Coordination | 1.00 | 0.947 |
| Roofers | Coordination | 1.13 | 0.944 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | Mathematics | 1.24 | 0.937 |
| Riggers | Complex Problem Solving | 0.88 | 0.936 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | Quality Control Analysis | 0.88 | 0.934 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall, excluding software Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Construction Software Center EasyEst | 3 of 20 | 27.7x |
| On Center Quick Bid | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| CPR Visual Estimator | 3 of 20 | 17.3x |
| Cost estimating software | 3 of 20 | 8.7x |
| Intuit QuickBooks | 5 of 20 | 2.7x |
| Salesforce software | 3 of 20 | 1.6x |
| Microsoft Word | 16 of 20 | 0.9x |
| SAP software | 3 of 20 | 0.5x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.25 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.25 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 3.35 | 3.53 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.04 | 2.77 |
| Mechanical | 3.02 | 3.25 |
| English Language | 2.91 | 2.41 |
| Administration and Management | 2.78 | 2.52 |
| Transportation | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Mathematics | 2.51 | 2.23 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.48 | 2.18 |
| Design | 2.29 | 2.36 |
| Education and Training | 2.28 | 1.84 |
| Production and Processing | 2.16 | 1.71 |
| Physics | 2.12 | 2.10 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.04 | 1.35 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.98 | 1.13 |
| Law and Government | 1.95 | 1.27 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.83 | 1.49 |
| Administrative | 1.77 | not rated |
| Computers and Electronics | 1.65 | not rated |
| Psychology | 1.61 | 1.11 |
| Chemistry | 1.50 | 1.52 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.46 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.41 | not rated |
| Telecommunications | 1.39 | not rated |
| Communications and Media | 1.23 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.22 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.12 | not rated |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.11 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.11 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.10 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.09 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.08 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.01 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.00 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Extent Flexibility | 3.88 | 4.12 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.50 | 3.12 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Control Precision | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.25 | 2.88 |
| Visualization | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Near Vision | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Static Strength | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Oral Expression | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Stamina | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.00 | 2.25 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Information Ordering | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Speech Recognition | 2.88 | 2.25 |
| Reaction Time | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Response Orientation | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Originality | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Rate Control | 2.25 | 2.38 |
| Memorization | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Written Expression | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Number Facility | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.12 | 2.25 |
| Time Sharing | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Night Vision | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Sound Localization | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.38 | 0.75 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft Windows hot
- CMSN FieldPAK
- Comput-Ability Mechanical Insulation Key Estimator
- North American Insulation Manufacturers Association NAIMA 3E Plus
- Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 1,100 | 9.36 | $48,090 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 280 | 7.55 | $60,730 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 200 | 4.20 | $47,610 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 190 | 3.51 | $47,770 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 170 | 3.24 | $45,050 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 130 | 3.16 | $46,450 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 250 | 3.09 | $48,000 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 2,430 | 2.58 | $48,140 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 480 | 2.24 | $46,030 |
| Salem, OR | 120 | 2.22 | $60,290 |