Geothermal Technicians Salary in California
Geothermal Technicians in California earn a median of $51,230 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median. 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
- Median pay
- $51,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($49,230)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,630
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,740; the top 10% earn over $80,530. Nationally the range is $36,080 to $77,040.
States ranked near California
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Geothermal Technicians pay in California
How much do geothermal technicians make in California?
The median is $51,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,740 and the top 10% earn over $80,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for geothermal technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $49,230). Living costs are not included.