Insulation Worker Apprenticeship in New Jersey

Wages, programs & career outlook

Insulation workers install the thermal and acoustic insulation that makes buildings energy-efficient and industrial equipment safe to work around. Residential work focuses on walls and attics; commercial and industrial adds pipe lagging and high-temp applications.

NJ Median Salary
$55,770/yr
+15% vs. national
National Median
$48,680/yr
NJ Employment
1,060
Insulation Workers employed
NJ Sponsors
6
Registered programs
Training Term
3.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
3.8%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
3,400
Nationally, per yr

Insulation Worker Apprenticeship in New Jersey: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered insulation worker apprenticeship in New Jersey combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 3.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

New Jersey pay vs. national

Median insulation worker wages in New Jersey are $55,770/year, +15% above the national median of $48,680. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New Jersey has 6 registered apprenticeship sponsors for insulation worker listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 3.8% job growth for insulation workers nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 3,400 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — New Jersey-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New Jersey Wage Spread

Annual wages for Insulation Workers in New Jersey across all experience levels.

10th pct
$39,210
Median
$55,770
90th pct
$114,980
Middle 50% of workers earn $43,470$81,510

Current Insulation Worker Apprenticeship Openings in New Jersey

No insulation worker apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for New Jersey. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Insulation Worker Apprenticeship Sponsors in New Jersey

6 insulation worker-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for New Jersey. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current insulation worker apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Johns Manville Berlin Camden County
Asbestos & Mold Services, Corp Delran
A Plus Spray Foam and Coatings, LLC Egg Harbor Township Atlantic County
Insulators Local 32 JATC Highland Park Middlesex County
Insulation & Asbestos Workers Local #89 JATC Trenton Mercer County
Professional Insulation Contractors, Inc. Westville Gloucester County
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Insulation Worker openings

Filter by occupation code 47-2131 and state NJ for the most relevant results.

Insulation Worker Apprenticeship in New Jersey

The 6 Insulation Worker-related registered sponsors in New Jersey mean apprenticeship programs exist but aren't abundant. Building relationships with local contractors and trade unions is often more effective than waiting for formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Insulation Workers make in New Jersey?
Insulation Workers in New Jersey earn a median salary of $55,770/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $48,680 for the trade.
How many years does it take to become an Insulation Worker through apprenticeship?
Most Insulation Worker apprenticeships run 3 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
Should I do an Insulation Worker apprenticeship or go to trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 3 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
Where can I apply for an Insulation Worker apprenticeship in New Jersey?
Contact one of the 6 Insulation Worker-adjacent registered sponsors in New Jersey (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Insulation Worker apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In New Jersey, a first-year Insulation Worker apprentice might earn around $27,885/yr (roughly half the $55,770 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 3-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Insulation Workers also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

Compare 43 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection programs nationwide →
Too few New Jersey-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.