Insulation Workers, Mechanical pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for insulation workers, mechanical is $48.27 an hour ($100,400 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.
That is 72% higher than the U.S. median ($58,340). Illinois ranks 6th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insulation workers, mechanical in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.57 | $57,350 |
| 25% of workers | $29.98 | $62,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.27 | $100,400 |
| 75% of workers | $55.42 | $115,280 |
| 90% of workers | $55.43 | $115,290 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $103,690 | 930 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $99,950 |
| Roofers | $77,900 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $86,630 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $89,980 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $55,380 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $69,880 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $53,000 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $63,180 |
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