The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Most insulation installers work in urban areas. In less populated areas, other construction workers may do insulation work.
Major employers:
- Insulation contractors
Outlook
Demand will be about average for insulation workers. New construction leads to part of this growth. New home construction will lead to more demand for floor and ceiling insulators. However, this is a small portion of the occupation. The most growth will be for mechanical insulators as there is a need to make existing buildings more energy efficient.
Competition may be strong for floor and ceiling insulators as other types of construction workers will compete for their jobs. The best job prospects will be for experienced mechanic insulators.
Despite the small size of this occupation, many jobs will be available. This occupation has a high rate of turnover because it does not require much training.
Insulation Installers (CIS 100345)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
1,115 Small |
& |
1.7% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
118 Few |
Champaign Area |
21 Very small |
& |
9.5% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
17 Very small |
& |
11.8% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Cook County |
389 Small |
& |
1.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
42 Few |
Decatur Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
74 Small |
& |
1.4% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
8 Few |
Du Page County |
157 Small |
& |
-2.5% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
15 Few |
Edwardsville Area |
22 Small |
& |
13.6% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
13 Very small |
& |
-7.7% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Lake County |
60 Small |
& |
10.0% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
McHenry County |
37 Small |
& |
13.5% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
22 Small |
& |
-4.5% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
53 Small |
& |
-1.9% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
5 Few |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
19 Very small |
& |
-15.8% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Rockford Area |
35 Small |
& |
5.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
4 Few |
Springfield Area |
19 Very small |
& |
-5.3% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
29 Small |
& |
10.3% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Will County |
75 Small |
& |
4.0% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
8 Few |
United States |
61,300 Medium |
& |
2.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
5,900 Moderate |