Insulation Workers, Mechanical pay in California
In California, the median pay for insulation workers, mechanical is $57.55 an hour ($119,690 a year). About 1,310 people work in this job there.
That is 105% higher than the U.S. median ($58,340). California ranks 1st of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insulation workers, mechanical in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.74 | $57,700 |
| 25% of workers | $30.56 | $63,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $57.55 | $119,690 |
| 75% of workers | $72.77 | $151,370 |
| 90% of workers | $79.59 | $165,540 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $136,460 | 210 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $124,090 | 530 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $112,280 | 100 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $93,960 | 90 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $58,100 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for insulation workers, mechanical
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.1% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $72,830 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $65,880 |
| Roofers | $63,600 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $76,590 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $61,210 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $69,050 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $57,590 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $48,840 |
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