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Hydroelectric Production Managers

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

Median salary (BLS)

$126,060

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$78k – $206k

Job outlook

+2% (about average)

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 5 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $112,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$8,500–$25,000

Time to qualify

2.5 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    Associate degree (community college)

    Degree

    Two years at in-district rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $4,050/yr, plus ~$1,200/yr books & supplies.

    $8,000–$22,000 · 2 years source

  2. 2

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Hydroelectric Production Managers" — 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 Hydroelectric Production Managers

    Entry / Junior

    $78,000

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Hydroelectric Production Managers

    Established

    $126,060

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Hydroelectric Production Managers

    Senior

    $165,790

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
  • •Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
  • •Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
  • •Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
  • •Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.

Fields of study

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