Energy careers
Power generation, pipelines, and the energy industry.
11 careers in this directory, 11 with a published national median pay.
All 11 careers in energy
Sorted by highest published median pay first
- Nuclear Technician20256,470 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$110,240$110,240
- Mining Engineer20256,080 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$106,220$106,220
- Electric Utility Lineworker2025131,070 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$95,320$95,320
- Timber Buyer202555,130 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$95,200$95,200
- Oil Pipeline Job20253,510 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$77,320$77,320
- Windmill Mechanic20259,980 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$64,120$64,120
- Miner202514,000 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$61,810$61,810
- Mining Machine Operator202514,000 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$61,810$61,810
- Oil Gas Derrick Operator20259,780 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$61,770$61,770
- Logger20253,130 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$52,100$52,100
- Meter Reader202519,430 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$48,150$48,150
Median and range figures are national, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by state, employer, and experience.
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