Statewide pay Government data
Insulation installers in Utah earn a statewide median of $40,080 a year, 17% below the typical U.S. metro, ranking #47 of 48 states. About 300 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near Utah
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Pay by city Government data
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| OgdenUTAH · UT | $39,110 | $38,974 | 60 |
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 Utah Official source
The main state licensing office in Utah is the Utah Division of Professional Licensing. It can point you to the right license for insulation installers.
Official Utah licensing site ↗
Requirements for insulation installers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Utah
All trades in Utah.