Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Colleges award this field under 6 named programs, from Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician to Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 6 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair energy systems. Covers installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
- Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair solar energy systems. Covers installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
- Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair wind energy systems. Covers installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
- Hydroelectric Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair hydroelectric energy systems. Covers installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
- Geothermal Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair geothermal energy systems. Covers installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
- Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Energy systems maintenance and repair technologies not listed above.
Also called Solar Photovoltaic Installation
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Median pay
- $79,860
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.1%
- Job openings a year
- 48,900
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
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- Median pay
- $64,520
- Hiring change through 2035
- 17.8%
- Job openings a year
- 44,400
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
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- Median pay
- $49,230
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.6%
- Job openings a year
- 18,300
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
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- Median pay
- $53,140
- Hiring change through 2035
- 36.5%
- Job openings a year
- 4,200
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
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- Median pay
- $64,120
- Hiring change through 2035
- 29.5%
- Job openings a year
- 1,500
To get hiredPostsecondary nondegree award
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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