Geothermal Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for geothermal technicians is $49,230 a year. By state, it ranges from $44,370 in Mississippi to $75,360 in Alaska. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,080
- 25th percentile
- $42,170
- Median
- $49,230
- 75th percentile
- $61,900
- Top 10%
- $77,040
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other”). About 176,300 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $75,360 | +53% | $59,310 | $133,500 | 100 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $74,260 | +51% | $52,260 | $101,190 | 970 |
| 3 | Washington | $63,080 | +28% | $45,530 | $95,660 | 3,550 |
| 4 | Maine | $61,380 | +25% | $43,520 | $80,520 | 1,230 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $60,250 | +22% | $43,190 | $84,930 | 2,140 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $59,890 | +22% | $42,990 | $96,520 | 1,240 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $59,890 | +22% | $36,250 | $78,000 | 180 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $59,320 | +20% | $44,550 | $87,910 | 130 |
| 9 | New York | $56,900 | +16% | $40,210 | $77,860 | 5,390 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $56,110 | +14% | $42,530 | $82,790 | 2,490 |
| 11 | Illinois | $55,780 | +13% | $38,760 | $88,000 | 5,350 |
| 12 | Utah | $53,110 | +8% | $37,920 | $75,270 | 2,750 |
| 13 | Oregon | $52,230 | +6% | $39,690 | $80,140 | 2,650 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $52,040 | +6% | $39,120 | $82,220 | 790 |
| 15 | Missouri | $52,000 | +6% | $38,690 | $83,880 | 2,390 |
| 16 | Idaho | $51,680 | +5% | $37,730 | $77,550 | 990 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $51,310 | +4% | $36,920 | $81,780 | 1,110 |
| 18 | California | $51,230 | +4% | $38,740 | $80,530 | 23,630 |
| 19 | Kansas | $51,060 | +4% | $34,820 | $74,170 | 1,020 |
| 20 | Vermont | $51,030 | +4% | $42,180 | $77,990 | 580 |
| 21 | Colorado | $50,840 | +3% | $40,280 | $76,710 | 4,980 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $50,660 | +3% | $28,960 | $84,430 | 7,970 |
| 23 | Nevada | $50,190 | +2% | $34,050 | $81,960 | 4,000 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $50,010 | +2% | $36,040 | $74,610 | 500 |
| 25 | Arizona | $49,990 | +2% | $38,940 | $62,610 | 4,010 |
| 26 | Maryland | $49,950 | +1% | $38,480 | $75,640 | 4,200 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $49,920 | +1% | $32,250 | $77,020 | 3,970 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $49,420 | 0% | $31,240 | $78,850 | 970 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $49,100 | 0% | $39,200 | $71,720 | 2,360 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $49,030 | 0% | $31,940 | $82,940 | 460 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $48,940 | −1% | $36,540 | $67,350 | 770 |
| 32 | Iowa | $48,680 | −1% | $35,890 | $69,830 | 2,050 |
| 33 | Georgia | $48,490 | −2% | $34,770 | $75,850 | 7,430 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $48,490 | −2% | $33,900 | $77,110 | 560 |
| 35 | Montana | $48,360 | −2% | $37,660 | $76,630 | 1,010 |
| 36 | Delaware | $48,310 | −2% | $36,750 | $71,350 | 510 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $48,260 | −2% | $35,360 | $83,230 | 100 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $48,200 | −2% | $37,230 | $71,490 | 3,730 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $48,180 | −2% | $31,200 | $70,360 | 5,380 |
| 40 | Indiana | $48,120 | −2% | $35,170 | $74,280 | 1,570 |
| 41 | Virginia | $47,910 | −3% | $33,280 | $72,820 | 5,580 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $47,850 | −3% | $34,320 | $68,240 | 570 |
| 43 | Ohio | $47,550 | −3% | $37,110 | $68,860 | 3,620 |
| 44 | Michigan | $47,470 | −4% | $33,830 | $73,680 | 5,800 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $46,780 | −5% | $33,900 | $73,270 | 4,650 |
| 46 | Alabama | $46,610 | −5% | $32,600 | $67,230 | 1,440 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $46,430 | −6% | $35,930 | $70,770 | 2,240 |
| 48 | Florida | $46,290 | −6% | $36,160 | $62,760 | 16,340 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $45,830 | −7% | $27,140 | $70,640 | 1,350 |
| 50 | Texas | $45,360 | −8% | $31,010 | $69,530 | 18,580 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $44,370 | −10% | $29,250 | $74,420 | 910 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Geothermal Technicians salary questions
Which state pays geothermal technicians the most?
Alaska, with a median of $75,360 a year (+53% vs. the national median of $49,230). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays geothermal technicians the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $44,370 a year (−10% vs. national).
Where do most geothermal technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 23,630, with a median of $51,230.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.