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Geothermal Production Managers

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $126,060/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$78,000$205,520

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +1.9% projected growth, 20242034 — about as fast as average.

About 17,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Critical ThinkingSpeakingMonitoringReading ComprehensionCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingTime Management
Top knowledge areas
MechanicalAdministration and ManagementProduction and ProcessingPublic Safety and SecurityMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguagePersonnel and Human Resources
Core tasks

Supervise employees in geothermal power plants or well fields.

Oversee geothermal plant operations, maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.

Communicate geothermal plant conditions to employees.

Identify and evaluate equipment, procedural, or conditional inefficiencies involving geothermal plant systems.

Perform or direct the performance of preventative maintenance on geothermal plant equipment.

Inspect geothermal plant or injection well fields to verify proper equipment operations.

Develop or manage budgets for geothermal operations.

Select and implement corrosion control or mitigation systems for geothermal plants.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Geothermal Production Managers?

The median pay for Geothermal Production Managers is $126,060 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Geothermal Production Managers?

Employment for Geothermal Production Managers is projected to change +1.9% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Geothermal Production Managers?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Geothermal Production Managers?

About 17,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.