47-2131.00

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.

8.4OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 80% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 83% probability of automation for this role
paper →
80%
of jobs safer
204
jobs riskier than this
+3.8%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Insulation Workers install insulation in buildings and industrial facilities—physical work requiring fit-out adaptability, confined space work, and material judgment in variable building conditions. No commercially deployed automation exists for this role. Through 2027, workforce pressures are driven by construction volume, energy efficiency retrofits (which are growing), and health hazard management (asbestos abatement) rather than AI displacement.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$48,680
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.8%
As fast as average
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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84% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →