Skilled Trades
Weatherization Installers and Technicians
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.
Median salary (BLS)
$49,910
10th–90th percentile (BLS)
$37k – $79k
Job outlook
+4% (faster than average)
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Education
Typical entry: No degree required
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Junior Weatherization Installers and Technicians
Entry / Junior
$36,510
~2 yrs to advance
Weatherization Installers and Technicians
Established
$49,910
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Weatherization Installers and Technicians
Senior
$64,305
Key skills
A typical day
- •Test combustible appliances, such as gas appliances.
- •Determine amount of air leakage in buildings, using a blower door machine.
- •Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
- •Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
- •Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Skilled Trades
Explore all- Purdue University50% admit · $78,000 grad pay
- Ohio State University53% admit · $68,000 grad pay
- Pennsylvania State University55% admit · $70,000 grad pay
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