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	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	Carpenters	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	Weatherization Installers and Technicians
SUMMARY	70% High Risk	28% Low Risk	24% Low Risk	28% Low Risk	48% Moderate Risk	35% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	4.2/10	7.0/10	6.8/10	3.8/10	5.2/10	4.6/10
POLLING	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	26% (Low Risk, Based on 519 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	58% (Moderate Risk, Based on 16 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
GROWTH by year 2034	3.8%	4.5%	5.3%	1.0%	4.7%	3.5%
WAGES	$48,680 or $23.40 per hour	$59,310 or $28.51 per hour	$78,690 or $37.83 per hour	$48,490 or $23.31 per hour	$57,250 or $27.52 per hour	$48,120 or $23.13 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	38,610	697,740	806,080	50,570	25,640	33,530
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DESCRIPTION	Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.	Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.	Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.	Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.	Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.

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