Energy Technology Career Pathways


Career Options

An understanding of Energy Technology practices will prepare individuals for many career options. The options noted are examples of the career opportunities that may be available.  These include: Biomass Plant Technicians, Energy Auditors, Gas Plant Operators, Geothermal Technicians, Hydroelectric Plant Technicians, Meter Readers-Utilities, Nuclear Power Reactor Operators, Power Distributors and Dispatchers, Power Plant Operators, as well as Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators. Please note some career options may require additional training and/or education.

Earnings Potential


Possible career types/employment opportunities 

Median Hourly Rate 

Median Annual Wage

Engineering Technologist and Technician

$32.83

$68,290

Geological Technician

$24.08

$50,080

Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician 

$28.95

$60,220

Meter Reader, Utilities   

$22.81

$47,430

Power Plant Operator, Distributor, and Dispatcher   

$45.57 

$94,790

Source: “Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 8 Sept. 2022. www.bls.gov/ooh. Accessed 19 April 2023.

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