Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Geothermal energy industry workers perform a wide range of duties, such as studying and testing sites for possible geothermal drilling, drilling geothermal wells, designing and building geothermal power plants, and operating and maintaining power plants. Approximately 8,500 people are directly employed in the geothermal industry, according to the 2019 U.S. Energy Employment Report from the National Association of State Energy Officials. Many other workers, however—from geologists and biologists to lawyers, surveyors, engineers, architects, site managers, office staff, and others—provide support to the industry.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Technical
Career Ladder
Manager or Consultant
Experienced Geothermal Energy Industry Worker
Entry-Level Geothermal Energy Industry Worker
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