The average salary for a geothermal technician in the United States is around $46,500 per year.
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Geothermal technicians earn an average yearly salary of $46,500.
Wages typically start from $32,400 and go up to $74,780.
24% below national average Updated in 2023
Geothermal technician earnings by seniority
Top-level geothermal technician earnings begin at:
$35.95 per hour
$74,780 per year
Senior-level geothermal technician earnings begin at:
$28.49 per hour
$59,250 per year
Mid-level geothermal technician earnings begin at:
$22.36 per hour
$46,500 per year
Junior-level geothermal technician earnings begin at:
$18.16 per hour
$37,770 per year
Starting level geothermal technician earnings begin at:
$15.58 per hour
$32,400 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Geothermal technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $81,020 |
| Hawaii | $70,740 |
| Washington | $57,350 |
| District of Columbia | $51,790 |
| Rhode Island | $49,360 |
| Oregon | $48,900 |
| Idaho | $48,630 |
| Massachusetts | $47,990 |
| Missouri | $47,760 |
| Maine | $47,350 |
| New Hampshire | $47,090 |
| New York | $47,010 |
| Connecticut | $46,730 |
| Maryland | $46,550 |
| South Dakota | $46,540 |
| Wisconsin | $46,540 |
| Mississippi | $46,430 |
| North Dakota | $46,420 |
| Minnesota | $46,210 |
| Vermont | $46,030 |
| Colorado | $45,850 |
| Illinois | $45,760 |
| Nevada | $45,410 |
| North Carolina | $44,980 |
| Iowa | $44,930 |
| Kentucky | $44,870 |
| Arizona | $44,770 |
| New Jersey | $44,150 |
| California | $44,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,630 |
| Montana | $43,070 |
| New Mexico | $42,180 |
| Kansas | $41,900 |
| Louisiana | $41,650 |
| Texas | $40,090 |
| Utah | $39,470 |
| Wyoming | $39,170 |
| Georgia | $38,900 |
| Ohio | $38,280 |
| Michigan | $38,250 |
| Alabama | $38,210 |
| West Virginia | $38,080 |
| Tennessee | $38,020 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $37,840 |
| Indiana | $37,690 |
| Virginia | $37,440 |
| Arkansas | $37,350 |
| Oklahoma | $37,350 |
| Delaware | $36,980 |
| Florida | $36,780 |
| South Carolina | $36,360 |
| Nebraska | $33,960 |
| Guam | $29,480 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,980 |
How do geothermal technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Geothermal technicians earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than mechanical engineers but more than recreational vehicle service technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Mechanical engineer salary | $53K |
| Radio mechanic salary | $50K |
| Conservation scientist salary | $49K |
| Industrial machinery mechanic salary | $50K |
| Avionics technician salary | $47K |
| Geothermal technician salary | $46K |
| Diesel mechanic salary | $50K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $45K |
| Drafter salary | $45K |
| Recreational vehicle service technician salary | $45K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)