Insulation recruiters serving Bridgeport.
BLS counts 12 business locations of nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors across the metro. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Bridgeport.
BLS counts about 500 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Bridgeport metro, the largest group being construction and building inspectors (about 220). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Insulation hub.
Mechanical Insulator (Pipe/Duct/Boiler)
Bridgeport: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Building Envelope Insulation Installer
Bridgeport: 110 employed · $48,740 median, 31st-highest of 69 metros
Spray Foam Technician
Fireproofing / Firestop Technician
Insulation Foreman / Crew Lead
Bridgeport: 1,400 employed · $92,260 median, 20th-highest of 112 metros
Insulation Estimator
Bridgeport: 520 employed · $84,430 median, 13th-highest of 111 metros
Insulation Project Manager
Bridgeport: $129,990 median, 14th-highest of 111 metros
Abatement-Certified Insulator
Bridgeport: 170 employed · $45,330 median, 70th-highest of 90 metros
Blower / Loose-Fill Insulation Technician
Insulation Inspector / QC Technician
Bridgeport: 220 employed · $95,540 median, 10th-highest of 112 metros
What Insulation roles earn in Bridgeport.
BLS publishes no Bridgeport pay for insulation workers, mechanical; nationally the median is $58,340. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall in Bridgeport earn a median $48,740, level with the $49,120 national figure, and 31st of 69 metros. Pay runs $39,130 at the tenth percentile to $60,000 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is construction and building inspectors, at $95,540 against $74,690 nationally. BLS withholds Bridgeport pay for one occupation in the table.
| Role | Bridgeport median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Insulator (Pipe/Duct/Boiler)Insulation Workers, Mechanical (47-2132) | – | – | $58,340 | – | – |
| Building Envelope Insulation Installer · Spray Foam Technician · Fireproofing / Firestop TechnicianInsulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall (47-2131) | $48,740 | $39,130–$60,000 | $49,120 | −1% | 110 |
| Insulation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $92,260 | $67,830–$126,370 | $79,920 | +15% | 1,400 |
| Insulation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $84,430 | $50,710–$132,470 | $78,740 | +7% | 520 |
| Insulation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $129,990 | $72,800–$199,160 | $114,990 | +13% | – |
| Abatement-Certified InsulatorHazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041) | $45,330 | $40,650–$64,150 | $49,450 | −8% | 170 |
| Insulation Inspector / QC TechnicianConstruction and Building Inspectors (47-4011) | $95,540 | $67,650–$125,650 | $74,690 | +28% | 220 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Bridgeport metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide. A metro ranking counts only the metros where BLS publishes that occupation.
How Bridgeport's insulation market has changed since 2018.
The number of nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors in Bridgeport rose from 10 in 2018 to 12 in 2023, up 20%, ahead of the 3% national decline. Headcount at those firms went up 51%, to about 142 people. Average annual pay there went from $71,113 to $78,192 (+10%), slower than the 21% national increase.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors: business locations | 10 | 12 | +20% |
| Nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors: employment | 94 | 142 | +51% |
| Nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors: average annual pay | $71,113 | $78,192 | +10% |
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, private employers, annual averages. A dash means BLS did not publish the figure.
Free Insulation hiring resources.
Definitive Guide to Insulation · 2026 Insulation Salary Guide · 3-Step Interview Guide for Insulation
Bridgeport runs 7% fewer insulation workers per job than the country as a whole — below the national concentration. Fewer per job means the people you want are already working, and usually for someone who would rather keep them.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 , Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall (nearest published occupation for this trade). Metro-wide figures for the base occupation; the wage table above is role-specific and commercial.
How Bridgeport's insulation market compares
Among the 63 metros we cover with published BLS figures, Bridgeport ranks 50th for headcount, 30th for median pay and 34th for concentration for insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall.
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 110 | $48,740 | 0.93 | 12 |
| Hartford | – | – | – | 33 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:For insulation employers in Bridgeport, the pool is about the national norm for its size, and local employers have trimmed headcount. That usually means experienced people are available but cautious, so the stability of the job matters as much as the rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Bridgeport metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Insulation licensing in Connecticut.
Connecticut requires major contractor registration for general contractors and structural subcontractors, such as masonry, on large buildings. This covers buildings with 4 or more stories, 60 or more feet of height, 150,000 or more square feet, or an occupancy of 1,000 or more. Smaller commercial buildings and non-structural work fall outside this registration. The same state rules apply in Hartford, so candidates licensed there can work in Bridgeport without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Bridgeport talent.
The closest metro we cover is Hartford, about 50 miles away. BLS does not publish Bridgeport figures for this occupation, so the nearby markets are the best guide: New York has the largest pool within reach, about 1,100, and Providence pays the most, a $75,490 median.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | – | – | – |
| Hartford | 48 mi | – | – |
| New York | 53 mi | 1,100 | $70,690 |
| Providence | 102 mi | 80 | $75,490 |
| Worcester | 104 mi | – | – |
| Albany | 106 mi | 80 | $59,740 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Bridgeport crews.
Not insulation work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Bridgeport in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- New Haven Line "Time-1" rail modernization$1.6B total (Phase 1: $340.7M)Phase 1 underway; three phases overall
Faster, more frequent, more reliable Metro-North service through Fairfield County. Phase 1 alone is funded by $184M in federal railroad money, $145.5M from the state, and $11.2M from Amtrak, supporting about 125 jobs directly.
- WALK Bridge replacement (Norwalk)Up to $925M (including ~$797M in federal support by 2023)Construction going vertical in 2026; complete by 2030
Replacing a 130-year-old (built 1896), failure-prone swing bridge over the Norwalk River with a new multi-span bridge with 240-foot dual lift spans. Micro-tunneling under the river is already complete.
- St. Vincent's Medical Center capital improvementsUp to $15M (part of Hartford HealthCare's $850M systemwide bond)Bonds sold by June 30, 2026
Operating room modernization at the Bridgeport hospital to handle complex surgical cases delayed during the pandemic - healthcare-grade MEP work.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Bridgeport market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for insulation, and what kills offers in Bridgeport.
The 4 credentials that gate the work and the 3 things that most often end an insulation offer are the same in every market, kept in one place: Insulation credentials and offer risks, each linked to the body that issues it. What is local is the licensing rule above and the pay further up this page.
Frequently asked - Insulation hiring in Bridgeport.
Which insulation roles pay the most in Bridgeport?
Of the roles we recruit for, Insulation Project Manager pays the most in Bridgeport, a $129,990 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Insulation Inspector / QC Technician at $95,540, 27% below it. Abatement-Certified Insulator is the lowest-paid field role at $45,330. Relative to national pay, Insulation Inspector / QC Technician is the strongest-paying role here (28% above). Abatement-Certified Insulator trails national pay the most (8% below).
How many nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors operate in Bridgeport?
BLS counted 12 nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors in Bridgeport in 2023, employing about 142 people between them. Up from 10 in 2018, a 20% increase against 3% decline nationally. That averages 12 people per location. They pay about the national average of $77,107.
Which nearby metros compete with Bridgeport for insulation workers, mechanical?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are New York (53 miles, about 1,100, $70,690 median), Providence (102 miles, about 80, $75,490 median) and Albany (106 miles, about 80, $59,740 median).
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