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Geothermal Technician

Average base salary, Oklahoma
$57,000 / year
$4,750 per month · $27.40 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Oklahoma · median $51,000
25th percentile
$39,000
Average
$57,000
75th percentile
$69,000
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.
Geothermal Technician salary by state
Alabama$51,000
Alaska$86,500
Arizona$53,000
Arkansas$55,500
California$59,000
Colorado$58,000
Delaware$52,000
Florida$50,000
Georgia$54,500
Hawaii$77,500
Idaho$57,500
Illinois$62,500
Indiana$54,500
Iowa$53,000
Kansas$54,500
Kentucky$57,000
Louisiana$57,500
Maine$63,500
Maryland$56,500
Michigan$54,000
Minnesota$64,500
Missouri$58,500
Montana$54,500
Nebraska$51,500
Nevada$55,500
New Jersey$55,500
New Mexico$54,000
New York$61,500
Ohio$52,500
Oklahoma$57,000
Oregon$59,000
Tennessee$54,500
Texas$50,000
Utah$57,500
Vermont$57,000
Virginia$53,000
Washington$71,000
Wisconsin$55,000
Wyoming$56,500
About this role

Geothermal Technician is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Geothermal Technicians do

Typical education: High School Diploma

  • Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
  • Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
  • Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
  • Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
  • Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.

Top skills: Operations Monitoring Monitoring Troubleshooting Operation and Control Reading Comprehension Quality Control Analysis

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Geothermal Technician pay by experience level
Entry level$37,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$43,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$51,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$64,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$79,500
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
+2.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
21,500
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Geothermal Technician salary by industry
Administrative and Support Services

31,850 workers

$50,000

Services to Buildings and Dwellings

18,680 workers

$48,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

17,020 workers

$56,000

Specialty Trade Contractors

15,400 workers

$54,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

14,860 workers

$71,000

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

10,840 workers

$50,500

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

10,170 workers

$76,500

Employment Services

8,840 workers

$50,000

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)

8,520 workers

$54,500

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

8,380 workers

$56,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Geothermal Technician pays 16% below the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

Careers related to Geothermal Technician
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Geothermal Technician make?

The average base salary for a Geothermal Technician in the United States is $56,000 per year, or about $26.92 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $43,500 and $64,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?

The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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