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Geothermal Technicians

Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from geothermal energy sources. Monitor and control operating activities at geothermal power generation facilities and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary. Install, test, and maintain residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps.

Median salary (BLS)

$49,230

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$36k – $77k

Job outlook

+2% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

EstimateLicense required

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 "Geothermal 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 Geothermal Technicians

    Entry / Junior

    $36,080

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Geothermal Technicians

    Established

    $49,230

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Geothermal Technicians

    Senior

    $63,135

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
  • •Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
  • •Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
  • •Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
  • •Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.

Fields of study

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