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Mean wage$27.68
Entry wage$18.88
10th percentile wage$17.16
50th percentile wage$28.59
90th percentile wage$37.59
Insulation Workers, Mechanical (47-2132)
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.59 $25.99 $2.60
2017$28.44+.5%$25.85+.5%$2.59
2016$27.67+2.8%$25.16+2.8%$2.52
2015$26.85+3.1%$24.40+3.1%$2.44
2014$26.41+1.7%$24.01+1.7%$2.40
2013$25.84+2.2%$23.49+2.2%$2.35
2012$25.45+1.5%$23.14+1.5%$2.31
2011$25.23+.9%$22.94+.9%$2.29
2010$24.86+1.5%$22.60+1.5%$2.26
2009$24.58+1.2%$22.34+1.2%$2.24
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.59 $20.63 $7.96
2017$28.44+.5%$20.41+1.1%$8.03
2016$27.67+2.8%$19.86+2.8%$7.81
2015$26.85+3.1%$19.41+2.3%$7.43
2014$26.41+1.7%$19.00+2.1%$7.40
2013$25.84+2.2%$18.60+2.2%$7.24
2012$25.45+1.5%$18.22+2.1%$7.23
2011$25.23+.9%$17.91+1.7%$7.32
2010$24.86+1.5%$17.63+1.6%$7.23
2009$24.58+1.2%$17.33+1.7%$7.25
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest$28.59 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest$28.59 
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