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Will AI replace insulation workers, mechanical?AI replacement risk 11% and how the work is changing

United States Construction Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$58,340
25th–75th pct. $48,100–$77,360
Top pay (est.)
$130,300
Top 10% $100,220
Pay in 5 years
$68,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$81,100est.
$69,700–$94,100
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
11%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.1%
1,800 openings / yr

Will AI replace Insulation Workers, Mechanical? AI replacement risk

11%
Very low
Ranked #43 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Key skills

Coordination
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Active Listening
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.8
Monitoring
2.8
Time Management
2.8
Active Learning
2.6
Speaking
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.9
Customer and Personal Service
4.7
Mechanical
4.5
Education and Training
4.4
Administration and Management
4.2
Mathematics
4.2
Production and Processing
4.1
Design
4.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCoordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Important abilities

Trunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessStatic StrengthFinger Dexterity

Education of workers

High school diploma
72%
Post-secondary certificate
21%
Less than high school
8%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
24%
None / short demo
16%
4–10 years
16%
6–12 months
6%
3–6 months
3%

Related work experience

None
81%
1–2 years
8%
3–6 months
5%
6–12 months
2%
1–3 months
1%
4–6 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.