Insulation recruiters serving Stockton.
BLS counts 10 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 Stockton.
BLS counts about 240 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Stockton metro, the largest group being construction and building inspectors (about 130). Local headcount and pay for each role are below; role descriptions are on the Insulation hub.
Mechanical Insulator (Pipe/Duct/Boiler)
Stockton: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Building Envelope Insulation Installer
Stockton: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Spray Foam Technician
Fireproofing / Firestop Technician
Insulation Foreman / Crew Lead
Stockton: 1,140 employed · $82,490 median, 34th-highest of 112 metros
Insulation Estimator
Stockton: 440 employed · $81,380 median, 26th-highest of 111 metros
Insulation Project Manager
Stockton: 560 employed · $120,210 median, 35th-highest of 111 metros
Abatement-Certified Insulator
Stockton: 110 employed · $48,360 median, 40th-highest of 90 metros
Blower / Loose-Fill Insulation Technician
Insulation Inspector / QC Technician
Stockton: 130 employed · $101,340 median, 6th-highest of 112 metros
What Insulation roles earn in Stockton.
BLS publishes no Stockton pay for insulation workers, mechanical; nationally the median is $58,340. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers in Stockton earn a median $82,490, 3% over the $79,920 national figure, and 34th of 112 metros. Pay runs $57,870 at the tenth percentile to $131,360 at the ninetieth. The best-paid role below is construction and building inspectors, at $101,340 against $74,690 nationally. BLS withholds Stockton pay for 2 occupations in the table.
| Role | Stockton 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) | – | – | $49,120 | – | – |
| Insulation Foreman / Crew LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers (47-1011) | $82,490 | $57,870–$131,360 | $79,920 | +3% | 1,140 |
| Insulation EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $81,380 | $51,510–$130,570 | $78,740 | +3% | 440 |
| Insulation Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $120,210 | $73,170–$181,360 | $114,990 | +5% | 560 |
| Abatement-Certified InsulatorHazardous Materials Removal Workers (47-4041) | $48,360 | $36,300–$62,300 | $49,450 | −2% | 110 |
| Insulation Inspector / QC TechnicianConstruction and Building Inspectors (47-4011) | $101,340 | $63,740–$141,420 | $74,690 | +36% | 130 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Stockton 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 Stockton's insulation market has changed since 2018.
Stockton lost nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors between 2018 and 2023, from 14 business locations to 10 (down 29%), behind the 3% national decline. With so few firms, one opening or closing moves that percentage a long way. Headcount at those firms went up 9%, to about 174 people, so fewer firms are employing more people each. Average annual pay there went from $57,198 to $81,923 (+43%), faster than the 21% national increase, a sign employers here have had to bid up.
| Measure | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors: business locations | 14 | 10 | −29% |
| Nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors: employment | 160 | 174 | +9% |
| Nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors: average annual pay | $57,198 | $81,923 | +43% |
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
How Stockton's insulation market compares
| Metro | Employed | Median pay | Concentration | Commercial employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 830 | $48,470 | 0.46 | 165 |
| Riverside | 480 | $46,850 | 0.98 | 80 |
| San Francisco | 370 | $76,170 | 0.55 | 59 |
| San Jose | 190 | $58,890 | 0.57 | 33 |
| Sacramento | 170 | $48,310 | 0.56 | 37 |
| San Diego | – | – | – | 72 |
| Fresno | – | – | – | 21 |
| Bakersfield | – | – | – | 11 |
| Stockton | – | – | – | 10 |
| Modesto | – | – | – | 8 |
BLS OEWS occupation figures and QCEW business-location counts; a dash means not published.
What this means for hiring:Local insulation employers in Stockton have been cutting headcount, so the people you want are more likely to be weighing a move than actively looking.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Stockton metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Insulation licensing in California.
California licenses specialty contractors by classification, including C-2 Insulation and Acoustical, C-8 Concrete and C-29 Masonry. The same state rules apply in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Fresno, Bakersfield and Modesto, so candidates licensed there can work in Stockton without re-qualifying.
Licensing authority: Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Stockton talent.
The closest metro we cover is Modesto, about 25 miles away. BLS does not publish Stockton figures for this occupation, so the nearby markets are the best guide: San Francisco has the largest pool within reach, about 210, at a $136,460 median.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | – | – | – |
| Modesto | 27 mi | – | – |
| Sacramento | 44 mi | 90 | $93,960 |
| San Jose | 54 mi | – | – |
| San Francisco | 63 mi | 210 | $136,460 |
| Fresno | 118 mi | – | – |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
What else is competing for Stockton crews.
Not insulation work. These are the capital projects big enough to pull the same crews into Stockton in the months you are trying to fill a seat, each with the status its own market page reports.
- NorCal Logistics Center342-acre industrial park (~4.4M sq ft planned)Multi-year buildout
A large-scale industrial park designed for e-commerce fulfillment, distribution, and advanced manufacturing - sustained warehouse-construction demand for years.
- I-5 Stockton Channel Viaduct ReplacementNearly $1B ($532M already allocated via SB1)Construction begins 2026, completion 2031
The largest project investment in Caltrans District 10 history - replacing aging bridge structures on one of California's busiest highways.
- Walmart fulfillment center900,000 sq ftOpening 2026
A new high-tech fulfillment center at 150 Mariposa Road expected to employ more than 1,000 people - substantial warehouse-facility MEP demand.
Showing 3 of 4 projects tracked in this metro. The Stockton market page lists them all.
What credentials matter for insulation, and what kills offers in Stockton.
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 Stockton.
Which insulation roles pay the most in Stockton?
Of the roles we recruit for, Insulation Project Manager pays the most in Stockton, a $120,210 median (BLS measures that occupation across all industries in the metro). Among field roles the top earner is Insulation Inspector / QC Technician at $101,340, 16% below it. Abatement-Certified Insulator is the lowest-paid field role at $48,360. Relative to national pay, Insulation Inspector / QC Technician is the strongest-paying role here (36% above).
How many nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors operate in Stockton?
BLS counted 10 nonresidential drywall and insulation contractors in Stockton in 2023, employing about 174 people between them. Down from 14 in 2018, a 29% decline against 3% decline nationally. That averages 17 people per location. They pay an average of $81,923, 6% above the $77,107 national average for the same kind of employer.
Which nearby metros compete with Stockton for insulation workers, mechanical?
The closest metros we cover with published figures are Sacramento (44 miles, about 90, $93,960 median), San Francisco (63 miles, about 210, $136,460 median) and Reno (135 miles, about 40, $89,600 median).
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