Careers · Biomass Plant Technicians · California
Biomass Plant Technicians in California
Biomass plant technicians control and monitor equipment at facilities that convert organic materials into energy. They perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot problems, and ensure plant operations run safely and efficiently In California the median pay is $105,210 a year, 3% above the national median of $102,040.
$105,210median pay in California, per year
$80,270–$132,600middle half earn
2,610employed in California
$102,040U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWriting
Knowledge areas
MechanicalChemistryEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingEngineering and TechnologyEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Biomass Plant Technicians.
Licenses and training in California
Biomass Plant Technicians pay in other states
Washington · $131,620Nevada · $131,400New Jersey · $131,370Idaho · $124,440North Dakota · $122,160Hawaii · $121,700Tennessee · $115,920Maryland · $111,260Oregon · $109,830North Carolina · $108,300
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against biomass plant technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against biomass plant technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-8013.03. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.