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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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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$100–$2,600

Time to qualify

3.1 yr

Renewal

$50/yr

  1. 1

    Registered apprenticeship (paid)

    Experience

    Earn-while-you-learn training — apprentices are paid during the program; fees are tools/books, not tuition.

    $0–$2,000 · 36 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    Journeyman exam & state/local license

    License

    Most states and municipalities test and license journeyman-level trades workers.

    $100–$600 · 1 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Weatherization Installers and Technicians" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Weatherization Installers and Technicians

    Entry / Junior

    $36,510

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Weatherization Installers and Technicians

    Established

    $49,910

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. 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

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