Energy Auditors
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
Also called: Building Performance Consultant, Building Science and Energy Specialist, Building Scientist, Commercial Energy Auditor, Commercial Energy Rater, Energy Advisor
Median pay
$74,690
Pay for the broader BLS group “Construction and Building Inspectors”
Pay range (10th–90th)
$47,140 – $114,200
People employed
146,720
Whole BLS group
Holland code
CRI
Conventional · Realistic · Investigative
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you want variety, with new tasks often?
- 2.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
- 3.Are you OK with hours that change?
The hard parts
- Tight deadlines are common
- Work outdoors in all weather
Energy Auditors pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (50 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, for the broader group “Construction and Building Inspectors”.
What energy auditors do
- 01Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
- 02Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
- 03Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.
- 04Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.
- 05Calculate potential for energy savings.
- 06Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
Skills that matter most
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Mathematics
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Building and Construction
- Mathematics
- Engineering and Technology
- Mechanical
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs vocational training or an associate degree (O*NET Job Zone 3).
- Related work experience: over 1 year, up to and including 2 years.
- On-the-job training: over 1 month, up to and including 3 months.
- A certification can help.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from energy auditors
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar85% · group pay
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers80% · group pay
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors80% · group pay
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers79% · —
- Industrial Engineers78% · —
Change into energy auditors
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar87% · $122,930
- Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors80% · $104,920
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers79% · $122,930
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians76% · $64,950
- Traffic Technicians76% · $59,090
Majors that lead here
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.