11 Fastest Growing Blue Collar Jobs

7. Insulation workers, mechanical

Projected growth: 19.4

Average salary: 50.160

The whole world is trying to figure out how to reduce energy use and decrease greenhouse gas’s emissions, so it is no wonder that mechanical insulators will be in demand. These blue collars insulate pipes, equipment, and all types of mechanical systems, including boilers, HVAC systems, and ducts. Besides high school diploma, the job usually requires formal apprenticeships programs which combine on-the-job training with technical instruction.

According to Mechanical Insulation Industry, mechanical insulation could deliver annually “$3.7 billion in energy savings and reduce 37.9 million metric tons of carbon emissions”. Currently, the highest concentration of jobs for mechanical insulators is in Louisiana, Wyoming and Delaware, while Oregon, Indiana, Illinois are top paying states for this occupation with salaries over 80.000.

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