The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Utility companies
- Local, state, and federal government-sponsored power plants
Outlook
Demand for this occupation will be steady. The US is interested in reducing foreign oil imports and developing resources such as geothermal energy systems. Technicians will be needed to install and repair these systems.
Job prospects will be best for those with experience and skills.
Employment and outlook information is not available specifically for geothermal technicians. However, they are part of the larger group of "all other installation, maintenance, and repair workers."
Geothermal Technicians (CIS 100548)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
12,032 Large |
& |
7.3% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
1,261 High |
Champaign Area |
194 Large |
& |
20.1% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
24 High |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
208 Large |
& |
12.5% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
24 High |
Cook County |
4,516 Large |
& |
8.2% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
480 High |
Decatur Area |
118 Large |
& |
8.5% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
12 High |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
688 Very large |
& |
10.8% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
76 High |
Du Page County |
1,762 Very large |
& |
9.0% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
190 Very High |
Edwardsville Area |
219 Large |
& |
7.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
23 High |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
87 Large |
& |
17.2% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
11 High |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
148 Large |
& |
2.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
15 High |
Lake County |
834 Large |
& |
16.5% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
99 Very High |
McHenry County |
283 Large |
& |
13.8% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
32 High |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
125 Large |
& |
10.4% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
14 High |
Northwest Illinois Area |
255 Large |
& |
6.7% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
27 High |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
535 Large |
& |
14.0% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
62 High |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
153 Large |
& |
5.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
16 High |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
210 Large |
& |
10.0% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
23 High |
Rockford Area |
383 Large |
& |
12.8% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
43 High |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
60 Large |
& |
10.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
7 High |
Springfield Area |
186 Large |
& |
8.1% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
20 High |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
259 Large |
& |
15.1% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
30 High |
Vermilion County |
50 Large |
& |
18.0% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
6 Moderate |
Will County |
676 Very large |
& |
2.4% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
66 High |
United States |
187,700 Large |
& |
2.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
18,500 High |