Jobs Similar to Insulation Workers (Mechanical)
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to insulation workers (mechanical), according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Carpet Installers, Plasterers and Stucco Masons and Structural Iron and Steel Workers.
Insulation Workers (Mechanical): $58,340 median pay · usual preparation: High school.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Insulation Workers (Mechanical)) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carpet InstallersSame group | 82% | $50,340−14% | High school |
| 2 | Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSame group | 81% | $57,660−1% | High school |
| 3 | Structural Iron and Steel WorkersSame group | 81% | $62,780+8% | High school |
| 4 | PaperhangersSame group | 80% | $52,140−11% | High school |
| 5 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSame group | 80% | $58,930+1% | High school |
| 6 | GlaziersSame group | 80% | $57,080−2% | High school |
| 7 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSame group | 79% | $58,970+1% | High school |
| 8 | Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSame group | 79% | $56,460−3% | High school |
| 9 | Tile and Stone SettersSame group | 79% | $55,690−5% | High school |
| 10 | CarpentersSame group | 78% | $60,580+4% | High school |
| 11 | Brickmasons and BlockmasonsSame group | 78% | $62,120+6% | High school |
| 12 | StonemasonsSame group | 77% | $57,390−2% | High school |
| 13 | Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSame group | 77% | $57,020−2% | High school |
| 14 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSame group | 77% | $49,120−16% | High school |
| 15 | RoofersSame group | 76% | $55,440−5% | High school |
| 16 | Terrazzo Workers and FinishersSame group | 76% | $76,170+31% | High school |
| 17 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 76% | $53,750−8% | High school |
| 18 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 76% | $49,450−15% | High school |
| 19 | TapersSame group | 76% | $68,270+17% | High school |
| 20 | Floor Sanders and FinishersSame group | 75% | $50,440−14% | High school |
- 1Carpet Installers
82% similar · $50,340 (−14%) · High school · Same group
- 2Plasterers and Stucco Masons
81% similar · $57,660 (−1%) · High school · Same group
- 3Structural Iron and Steel Workers
81% similar · $62,780 (+8%) · High school · Same group
- 4Paperhangers
80% similar · $52,140 (−11%) · High school · Same group
- 5Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
80% similar · $58,930 (+1%) · High school · Same group
- 6Glaziers
80% similar · $57,080 (−2%) · High school · Same group
- 7Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
79% similar · $58,970 (+1%) · High school · Same group
- 8Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
79% similar · $56,460 (−3%) · High school · Same group
- 9Tile and Stone Setters
79% similar · $55,690 (−5%) · High school · Same group
- 10Carpenters
78% similar · $60,580 (+4%) · High school · Same group
- 11Brickmasons and Blockmasons
78% similar · $62,120 (+6%) · High school · Same group
- 12Stonemasons
77% similar · $57,390 (−2%) · High school · Same group
- 13Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
77% similar · $57,020 (−2%) · High school · Same group
- 14Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
77% similar · $49,120 (−16%) · High school · Same group
- 15Roofers
76% similar · $55,440 (−5%) · High school · Same group
- 16Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
76% similar · $76,170 (+31%) · High school · Same group
- 17Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
76% similar · $53,750 (−8%) · High school
- 18Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
76% similar · $49,450 (−15%) · High school
- 19Tapers
76% similar · $68,270 (+17%) · High school · Same group
- 20Floor Sanders and Finishers
75% similar · $50,440 (−14%) · High school · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than insulation workers (mechanical).
- Terrazzo Workers and Finishers76% similar · $76,170 (+31%)
- Tapers76% similar · $68,270 (+17%)
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers81% similar · $62,780 (+8%)
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons78% similar · $62,120 (+6%)
- Carpenters78% similar · $60,580 (+4%)
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers80% similar · $58,930 (+1%)
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for insulation workers (mechanical) also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where insulation workers (mechanical) is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Fence Erectors (78)
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (78)
- Tire Builders (77)
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers (76)
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers (76)
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (76)
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters (75)
- Helpers--Roofers (75)
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic (75)
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers (73)
Questions about jobs like insulation workers (mechanical)
What jobs are most similar to insulation workers (mechanical)?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Carpet Installers (82% similar), Plasterers and Stucco Masons (81% similar), Structural Iron and Steel Workers (81% similar), Paperhangers (80% similar) and Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (80% similar).
Which jobs like insulation workers (mechanical) pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers ($76,170, +31%; usually a high school diploma), Tapers ($68,270, +17%; usually a high school diploma) and Structural Iron and Steel Workers ($62,780, +8%; usually a high school diploma) have the highest BLS median pay compared with insulation workers (mechanical) ($58,340). Without more preparation than insulation workers (mechanical) usually need: Terrazzo Workers and Finishers, Tapers and Structural Iron and Steel Workers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.