Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
Perform tests of water chemistry in boilers.
Operate high-pressure steam boiler or water chiller equipment for electrical cogeneration operations.
Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms.
Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
Top skills:Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingWriting
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Biomass Plant Technician pay by experience level
Entry level$64,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$82,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$105,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$123,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$136,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-11.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,500
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Biomass Plant Technician salary by industry
Utilities
20,400 workers
$108,000
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
19,690 workers
$107,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
4,330 workers
$100,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
3,050 workers
$98,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
880 workers
$80,000
Educational Services
730 workers
$68,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
690 workers
$68,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
660 workers
$66,500
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
640 workers
$122,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
640 workers
$90,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Biomass Plant Technician pays 85% above the average across 112 roles in the Production job family (family average $56,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Biomass Plant Technician make?
The average base salary for a Biomass Plant Technician in the United States is $103,500 per year, or about $49.76 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $82,500 and $123,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Production roles?
The Production job family averages $56,000 across 112 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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