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Insulation Workers, Mechanical Salary in Memphis, TN

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Insulation Workers, Mechanical in Memphis, TN have a median annual salary of $45,900, with 120 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $37,230 at the 10th percentile to $57,010 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$45,900

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$22.07

Employment

120

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$37,230
10th
$37,230
25th
$45,900
Median
$51,980
75th
$57,010
90th

Local compared with national

Memphis, TN

$45,900

Median annual · 2025

United States

$58,340

Median annual · 2025

The Memphis, TN median is 21.3% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $12,440).

Top skills

  1. 1.Active ListeningImportance 3.0
  2. 2.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.0
  3. 3.MonitoringImportance 3.0
  4. 4.CoordinationImportance 3.0
  5. 5.Time ManagementImportance 3.0
  6. 6.SpeakingImportance 2.9
  7. 7.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 2.9
  8. 8.Reading ComprehensionImportance 2.8
  9. 9.Active LearningImportance 2.8
  10. 10.Operations MonitoringImportance 2.8
  11. 11.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 2.8
  12. 12.Social PerceptivenessImportance 2.6

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
None
Job zone
2

Technology used

  • CMSN FieldPAK
  • Comput-Ability Mechanical Insulation Key Estimator
  • IBM Maximo Asset Management
  • North American Insulation Manufacturers Association NAIMA 3E Plus
  • Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal

Common tasks

  • Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
  • Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
  • Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
  • Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
  • Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.
  • Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic.
  • Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
  • Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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