How exposed are Geothermal Technicians to AI?
Geothermal Technicians score 41 out of 100 (Moderate) on the AIRRBridge AI exposure scale, built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections 2025–35 and O*NET task data. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change. It is not a forecast of job loss.
How this score is built
| BLS AI exposure: Moderate | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rates this occupation's relative exposure to AI as moderate. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, and BLS notes it does not imply job loss. | 37.5 |
|---|---|---|
| O*NET task mix | How this occupation's tasks compare with other moderate-exposure occupations: routine, information-heavy work raises it, while caring, hands-on and judgment-heavy work lowers it. | +4.3 |
| Score | Kept between 5 and 95. Low is under 25, Moderate 25 to 49, High 50 to 74, Very high 75 and up. | 41.9 |
Job outlook
| Median annual pay | $49,230 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment change, 2025 to 2035 | +2.6% |
| Openings per year, on average | about 18,300 |
| Typical education to enter | High school diploma or equivalent |
| On-the-job training | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
BLS publishes these figures for the wider group "Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other", which includes this occupation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35.
Common questions
How will AI affect Geothermal Technicians?
AIRRBridge rates Geothermal Technicians at 41 out of 100 (Moderate) for AI exposure. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, not whether the job will disappear. BLS projects employment in the wider BLS group "Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other" to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035, with about 18,300 openings a year.
How much do Geothermal Technicians make?
BLS reports a median annual pay of $49,230 for the wider BLS group "Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other".
What education do Geothermal Technicians need?
BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter the wider BLS group "Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other".
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Check my risk freeO*NET-SOC 49-9099.01 · O*NET 30.2 data, scored October 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Includes information from the O*NET Database by USDOL/ETA, used under CC BY 4.0, modified by AIRRBridge. Scores are estimates for information only, not career advice.