Statewide pay Government data
Insulation installers in Michigan earn a statewide median of $46,490 a year, 4% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #38 of 48 states. About 710 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Michigan
See all states on the insulation installer overview.
Pay by city Government data
BLS publishes insulation installer pay for 3 Michigan metros: Detroit, Grand Rapids and Jackson.
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand RapidsMICHIGAN · MI | $47,220 | $49,421 | 130 |
| DetroitMICHIGAN · MI | $46,390 | $46,252 | 330 |
| JacksonMICHIGAN · MI | $45,330 | $49,390 | 40 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
The job (national)
Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 2.4% from 2025 to 2035, with about 3,000 openings a year. Typical training: short-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, insulation installers have 312 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 3.6× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is falls, slips and trips.
What the work is like Government data
How often insulation installers deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in Michigan Official source
The main state licensing office in Michigan is the LARA Bureau of Construction Codes. It can point you to the right license for insulation installers.
Official Michigan licensing site ↗
Requirements for insulation installers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Michigan
All trades in Michigan.