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% (2023 to 2033), 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 | $73,500 | +1.5% | 5,700 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $48,800 | +42.1% | 4,100 |
| Power Plant Operators | $97,010 | -11.2% | 2,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $76,250 | +3.2% | 2,500 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $61,770 | +49.9% | 2,300 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $96,600 | +5.5% | 2,000 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
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.