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 slower than average. 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 |
4,101 Medium |
& |
6.3% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
457 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
71 Small |
& |
4.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
77 Small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,528 Medium |
& |
6.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
171 Few |
| Decatur Area |
32 Very small |
& |
9.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
242 Medium |
& |
7.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| Du Page County |
567 Medium |
& |
6.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
64 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
70 Small |
& |
5.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
28 Very small |
& |
-10.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
49 Small |
& |
6.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Lake County |
304 Medium |
& |
9.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| McHenry County |
107 Small |
& |
8.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
45 Very small |
& |
4.4% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
80 Small |
& |
10.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
178 Small |
& |
2.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
45 Very small |
& |
8.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
86 Small |
& |
1.2% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
132 Small |
& |
6.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
19 Very small |
& |
-5.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
67 Small |
& |
4.5% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
113 Small |
& |
3.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
14 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
217 Medium |
& |
11.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| United States |
201,500 Large |
& |
3.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
20,400 Moderate |