Weatherization Installer
E-01E Other Energy, solar and power lines jobs · Start level · O*NET 47-4099.03
- work over
40 h a week - 9%
- load index
from O*NET data - 3.5/5
- Texas jobs
2024 to 2034 - +5.0%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Weatherization Installers and Technicians, not level-specific TWC, BLS
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03 Projection for the wider group 47-4090 (Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03 Projection for the wider group 47-4090 (Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers).
TWC, BLS
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03 Projection for the wider group 47-4090 (Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03 Projection for the wider group 47-4090 (Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers).
- Texas
- +5.0% jobs · about 160 openings a year (1,810 jobs in 2024)
- United States
- +3.4% jobs · about 3,100 openings a year (35,000 jobs in 2024)
Openings include people retiring or changing jobs, not only growth.
Hours O*NET 31.0
- Duration of Typical Work Week (4.C.3.d.8), O*NET Work Context, data 08/2020, n = 23 respondents, O*NET OnLine
O*NET 31.0
- Duration of Typical Work Week (4.C.3.d.8), O*NET Work Context, data 08/2020, n = 23 respondents, O*NET OnLine
Schedule: regular 55% · irregular 41% · seasonal 5%
Physical load 3.5 of 5, our index from O*NET Method
- Engineer Tsai index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (3.16, 6 measures) and an exposure index (3.73, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
- O*NET OnLine
Method
- Engineer Tsai index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (3.16, 6 measures) and an exposure index (3.73, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
- O*NET OnLine
Body
- Standing3.96
- Kneeling or crawling3.39
- Bending or twisting3.26
- Walking or running3.17
- Climbing ladders2.61
- Keeping balance2.55
Exposure
- Outdoors, all weather4.41
- Cramped space4
- Protective gear4
- Hazardous equipment3.91
- Very hot or cold3.74
- High places3.35
- Hazardous conditions2.7
Getting in
- License
- No license for this job title at the Texas agencies read on 2026-10-03 (TDLR, TSBPE, TCEQ, TCFP, TEA, TBPELS). EPA lead-safe (RRP) certification for pre-1978 homes was not checked. not checked yet
- Degree
- 0% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
- Experience
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years of related experience is the most common answer (35% of workers).
O*NET
- O*NET Related Work Experience, Weatherization Installers and Technicians, O*NET OnLine
- Preparation
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- Why this level
- Start: O*NET Job Zone 2 (1-2 start, 3-4 skilled, 5 senior).
Moves to the side 6
- E Solar Thermal Installer O*NET lists Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89. License: depends on the work.
- B Plumber O*NET lists Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88. License gate: Journeyman Plumber (TSBPE), Tradesman Plumber-Limited (TSBPE).
- R1 Facilities Technician O*NET lists Maintenance and Repair Workers, General as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.77. License: depends on the work.
- B HVAC Technician O*NET lists Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88. License gate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician registration (TDLR), Certified Technician (TDLR, voluntary), Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor (TDLR, Class A or B), EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Type I, II, III or Universal).
What the work is 6 core tasks
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.
- 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.
- Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.
Core tasks ranked by O*NET task Importance (IM, 1-5), top 6.
Top skills
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Installation
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Listening
- Operations Monitoring
- Speaking
- Systems Analysis
Sources (3)
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03
- O*NET 31.0 Database (August 2026), 47-4099.03 Weatherization Installers and Technicians, read 2026-10-03
This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Engineer Tsai has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. CC BY 4.0 · O*NET license
Pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Base pay; excludes overtime. Outlook: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (United States) and Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections 2024-2034, read through Projections Central.
