Insulation Workers, Mechanical pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for insulation workers, mechanical is $38.83 an hour ($80,770 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 38% higher than the U.S. median ($58,340). Pennsylvania ranks 11th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insulation workers, mechanical in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.56 | $49,000 |
| 25% of workers | $26.72 | $55,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.83 | $80,770 |
| 75% of workers | $42.33 | $88,050 |
| 90% of workers | $48.97 | $101,850 |
Insulation Workers, Mechanical pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $80,050 | 60 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $79,470 | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $61,660 | 520 |
| York-Hanover | $55,380 | 50 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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|---|---|
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