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.

The median annual salary for Geothermal Technicians in the US is $48,640.

The role is showing modest growth of 2% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 221,200 workers.

The typical entry education is a High school diploma or equivalent. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

The most in-demand skills for this role include health and safety in the workplace, geothermal power plant operations, electrical equipment regulations, geothermal energy systems, geothermal energy, electric current. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives Geothermal Technicians a score of 0.22 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

Geothermal Technicians has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.