Careers · Geothermal Technicians · Idaho
Geothermal Technicians in Idaho
Geothermal technicians operate and maintain power generation equipment at geothermal facilities that convert heat from the earth into electricity. They monitor control systems, perform routine maintenance, conduct repairs, and install equipment at power plants or individual geothermal installations In Idaho the median pay is $51,680 a year, 5% above the national median of $49,230.
$51,680median pay in Idaho, per year
$44,510–$64,110middle half earn
990employed in Idaho
$49,230U.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 MonitoringMonitoringTroubleshootingOperation and ControlReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisActive Learning
Knowledge areas
MechanicalEnglish LanguagePhysicsEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecurityChemistry
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Geothermal Technicians.
Licenses and training in Idaho
Geothermal Technicians pay in other states
Alaska · $75,360Hawaii · $74,260Washington · $63,080Maine · $61,380Minnesota · $60,250Massachusetts · $59,890Rhode Island · $59,890District of Columbia · $59,320New York · $56,900Connecticut · $56,110
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against geothermal technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against geothermal technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 49-9099.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Idaho, annual.