Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $67,068 | $66,451 to $70,194 | 5 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2024 to 2034), about 19,100 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $77,390 | +1.5% | 5,700 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $51,860 | +42.1% | 4,100 |
| Power Plant Operators | $99,670 | -11.2% | 2,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $79,450 | +3.2% | 2,500 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $62,580 | +49.9% | 2,300 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $100,940 | +5.5% | 2,000 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.