The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career 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 career will grow at an average rate. 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.
Geothermal Technicians (CIS 100548)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
6,265 Medium |
& |
2.2% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
609 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
119 Small |
& |
4.2% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
100 Small |
& |
7.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,449 Medium |
& |
2.4% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
239 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
54 Small |
& |
7.4% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
389 Medium |
& |
5.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Du Page County |
795 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
78 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
103 Small |
& |
4.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
35 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
72 Small |
& |
-1.4% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Lake County |
545 Large |
& |
0.9% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
51 Few |
| McHenry County |
155 Medium |
& |
6.5% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
60 Small |
& |
1.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
123 Small |
& |
5.7% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
276 Medium |
& |
4.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
68 Small |
& |
-1.5% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
127 Small |
& |
-0.8% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
179 Medium |
& |
-2.2% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
24 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
92 Small |
& |
-1.1% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
143 Small |
& |
-1.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
30 Very small |
& |
-13.3% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
304 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| United States |
221,200 Large |
& |
2.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
21,500 Moderate |