The Energy Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠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 â 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other SOC: 17-3029 Occupation: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $77,390 | 64,410 | N/A | N/A |
Commercial and Industrial Designers SOC: 27-1021 Occupation: Commercial and Industrial Designers | $79,450 | 30,250 | N/A | N/A |
Solar Photovoltaic Installers SOC: 47-2231 Occupation: Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $51,860 | 28,280 | N/A | N/A |
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay SOC: 49-2095 Occupation: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $100,940 | 23,040 | N/A | N/A |
Wind Turbine Service Technicians SOC: 49-9081 Occupation: Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $62,580 | 11,220 | N/A | N/A |
Power Plant Operators SOC: 51-8013 Occupation: Power Plant Operators | $99,670 | 30,720 | 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 | $100,940 | 23,040 |
| 2023 | $96,600 | 24,790 |
| 2022 | $93,720 | 25,440 |
| 2021 | $93,420 | 22,490 |
| 2020 | $85,340 | 23,070 |
| 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 | $99,670 | 30,720 |
| 2023 | $97,010 | 31,490 |
| 2022 | $93,060 | 31,590 |
| 2021 | $80,850 | 28,960 |
| 2020 | $84,650 | 32,960 |