The Energy Systems Repair major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDUâ„¢ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Solar Photovoltaic Installers SOC: 47-2231 Occupation: Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $51,860 | 28,280 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers SOC: 49-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $78,300 | 600,680 | N/A | N/A |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics SOC: 49-9041 Occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $63,760 | 421,940 | N/A | N/A |
Wind Turbine Service Technicians SOC: 49-9081 Occupation: Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $62,580 | 11,220 | N/A | N/A |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other SOC: 49-9099 Occupation: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $48,640 | 183,690 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,860 | 28,280 |
| 2023 | $48,800 | 24,510 |
| 2022 | $45,230 | 27,760 |
| 2021 | $47,670 | 16,420 |
| 2020 | $46,470 | 11,490 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,300 | 600,680 |
| 2023 | $75,820 | 589,880 |
| 2022 | $73,140 | 559,050 |
| 2021 | $71,260 | 526,240 |
| 2020 | $70,240 | 475,000 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,580 | 11,220 |
| 2023 | $61,770 | 9,800 |
| 2022 | $57,320 | 9,830 |
| 2021 | $56,260 | 10,100 |
| 2020 | $56,230 | 5,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,640 | 183,690 |
| 2023 | $46,500 | 175,860 |
| 2022 | $44,500 | 172,980 |
| 2021 | $42,570 | 164,070 |
| 2020 | $42,480 | 151,050 |