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Electrical career map, Texas: Energy, solar and power linesLines are career ladders from Start at the bottom to Top. Dotted links are moves to the side. Use the arrow keys to move between jobs; the same jobs are listed as text after the map.Lineworker(Power Line)$108.6k union min.Line Crew Supervisor$112.7k union min.Line ConstructionSuperintendent$103.2k all-level medianSubstationTechnicianfrom $73.8k public planProtective RelayTechnicianfrom $58.8k public planSubstation Engineer$129.4k all-level medianElectrical EngineeringManagerSolar PV Installer$48.2k all-level medianSolar InstallationCrew Foreman$74.5k all-level median+2 more, same pay dataCommercial SolarSuperintendent$74.5k all-level medianSolar ProjectManager$74.5k all-level medianWind TurbineTechnician$62k all-level medianWind TechnicianLeader$134.4k all-level median+1 more, same pay dataWind Site Manager$134.4k all-level medianGeothermal PlantManager$130.9k all-level median+1 more, same pay dataBiomass PlantManager$130.9k all-level medianHydroelectricProduction Manager$130.9k all-level medianWind Energy ProjectManager$134.4k all-level medianEnergy Engineer$115.8k all-level median+2 more, same pay dataWind Energy Engineer$115.8k all-level medianSolar Engineer$115.8k all-level medianSolar SalesRepresentative$99.1k all-level medianSolar ThermalInstaller$59.8k all-level medianWeatherizationInstallerYouGeothermalTechnician$45.4k all-level medianNuclear ReactorOperator$122.9k all-level medianPower SystemDispatcher$102.9k all-level median+1 more, same pay dataPower Plant Operator$102.5k all-level median+1 more, same pay dataBiomass PlantTechnician$102.5k all-level medianHydroelectric PlantOperator$102.5k all-level medianSubstation Electrician$102.5k all-level medianSubstation Operator$102.9k all-level median

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E Other Energy, solar and power lines jobs

  1. Geothermal Plant Manager$130,890 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025Top
  2. Biomass Plant Manager$130,890 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025Top
  3. Hydroelectric Production Manager$130,890 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SeniorChange: E4 I4
  4. Wind Energy Project Manager$134,390 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SeniorChange: E4 B1
  5. Energy Engineer$115,810 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SkilledChange: M I I1
  6. Wind Energy Engineer$115,810 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SkilledChange: I1 M
  7. Solar Engineer$115,810 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SkilledChange: B I1 M
  8. Solar Sales Representative$99,080 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SkilledChange: M B M
  9. Solar Thermal Installer$59,840 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SkilledChange: B I
  10. Nuclear Reactor Operator$122,890 a year U.S. median, all levels, 2025SkilledChange: R
  11. Power System Dispatcher$102,890 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SkilledChange: E2 R I
  12. Hydroelectric Plant Operator$102,510 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SkilledChange: E4 R
  13. Substation Electrician$102,470 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SkilledChange: I I3 R +1
  14. Substation Operator$102,890 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025SkilledChange: E2 R I
  15. Weatherization InstallerNo published payStartChange: B R1 E3
  16. Geothermal Technician$45,360 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025YouChange: R E2
  17. Power Plant Operator$102,510 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025StartChange: R I
  18. Biomass Plant Technician$102,510 a year Texas median, all levels, 2025StartChange: R I

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E1 Utility line work

  1. Line Construction Superintendent E1-03: Texas median $103,230 (whole occupation), 70% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.8 of 5, Texas jobs +14.5% by 2034. Transfers: Administrative Manager, Production Manager, Chief Executive Officer.
  2. Line Crew Supervisor E1-02: this level $54.20/h (Beaumont / Southeast Texas union minimum (IBEW 2286), 2026), Texas median $76,760 (whole occupation), 53% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.6 of 5, Texas jobs +11.2% by 2034. Next: Line Construction Superintendent. Transfers: Production Supervisor, Electrical Foreman, Housekeeping Supervisor.
  3. Lineworker (Power Line) E1-01: this level $52.20/h (Beaumont / Southeast Texas union minimum (IBEW 2286), 2026), Texas median $78,940 (whole occupation), 59% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.8 of 5, Texas jobs +6.4% by 2034. Next: Line Crew Supervisor. Transfers: Journeyman Electrician, Substation Technician, Electric Motor Repairer.

E2 Substation and protection

  1. Substation Engineer E2-03: Texas median $129,450 (whole occupation), 58% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.0 of 5, Texas jobs +14.0% by 2034. Next: Electrical Engineering Manager. Transfers: Electronic Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician.
  2. Protective Relay Technician E2-02: this level $28.29 to $34.80/h (City of Austin (incl. Austin Energy) pay range, 2025), Texas median $102,470 (whole occupation), 34% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.4 of 5, Texas jobs +6.3% by 2034. Next: Substation Engineer. Transfers: Instrumentation Technician, Industrial Electrical Equipment Technician, Locomotive Electrician.
  3. Substation Technician E2-01: this level $35.50 to $45.27/h (City of Austin (incl. Austin Energy) pay range, 2025), Texas median $102,470 (whole occupation), 34% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.4 of 5, Texas jobs +6.3% by 2034. Next: Protective Relay Technician. Transfers: Instrumentation Technician, Industrial Electrical Equipment Technician, Locomotive Electrician.

E3 Solar construction

  1. Solar Project Manager E3-04: Texas median $74,520 (whole occupation), 62% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.3 of 5, Texas jobs +10.0% by 2034. Transfers: Electrical Superintendent, Wind Energy Project Manager, Solar Energy Installation Manager.
  2. Commercial Solar Superintendent E3-03: Texas median $74,520 (whole occupation), 62% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.3 of 5, Texas jobs +10.0% by 2034. Next: Solar Project Manager. Transfers: Electrical Superintendent, Wind Energy Project Manager, Solar Energy Installation Manager.
  3. Solar Installation Crew Foreman E3-02: Texas median $74,520 (whole occupation), 62% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.3 of 5, Texas jobs +10.0% by 2034. Next: Commercial Solar Superintendent. Transfers: Electrical Foreman, Electrical Superintendent, Wind Energy Project Manager.
  4. Solar PV Installer E3-01: Texas median $48,240 (whole occupation), 26% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.9 of 5, Texas jobs +43.1% by 2034. Next: Solar Installation Crew Foreman. Transfers: Solar Thermal Installer, Hydroelectric Plant Operator, Solar Energy Installation Manager.

E4 Wind service

  1. Wind Site Manager E4-03: Texas median $134,390 (whole occupation), 77% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.9 of 5, Texas jobs +13.0% by 2034. Transfers: Hydroelectric Production Manager, Geothermal Plant Manager, Wind Energy Project Manager.
  2. Wind Technician Leader E4-02: Texas median $134,390 (whole occupation), 77% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.9 of 5, Texas jobs +13.0% by 2034. Next: Wind Site Manager. Transfers: Hydroelectric Production Manager, Geothermal Plant Manager, Wind Energy Project Manager.
  3. Wind Turbine Technician E4-01: Texas median $61,950 (whole occupation), 60% work over 40 hours, physical load 4.3 of 5, Texas jobs +51.3% by 2034. Next: Wind Technician Leader. Transfers: Hydroelectric Plant Operator, Substation Technician, Stationary Engineer.

E Other Energy, solar and power lines jobs

  1. Geothermal Plant Manager E-17: Texas median $130,890 (whole occupation), 90% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.4 of 5, Texas jobs +8.9% by 2034. Transfers: Biomass Plant Manager.
  2. Biomass Plant Manager E-18: Texas median $130,890 (whole occupation), 92% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.7 of 5, Texas jobs +8.9% by 2034. Transfers: Geothermal Plant Manager.
  3. Hydroelectric Production Manager E-15: Texas median $130,890 (whole occupation), 65% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.5 of 5, Texas jobs +8.9% by 2034. Transfers: Geothermal Plant Manager, Biomass Plant Manager, Wind Site Manager.
  4. Wind Energy Project Manager E-16: Texas median $134,390 (whole occupation), 62% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.5 of 5, Texas jobs +13.0% by 2034. Transfers: Wind Site Manager, Electrical Superintendent, Hydroelectric Production Manager.
  5. Energy Engineer E-05: Texas median $115,810 (whole occupation), 20% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.2 of 5, Texas jobs +11.7% by 2034. Transfers: Solar Engineer, Energy Auditor, Wind Energy Engineer.
  6. Wind Energy Engineer E-06: Texas median $115,810 (whole occupation), 54% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.5 of 5, Texas jobs +11.7% by 2034. Transfers: Energy Engineer, Solar Engineer, Facilities Engineer (Electrical).
  7. Solar Engineer E-07: Texas median $115,810 (whole occupation), 50% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.5 of 5, Texas jobs +11.7% by 2034. Transfers: Energy Engineer, Wind Energy Engineer, Solar Sales Representative.
  8. Solar Sales Representative E-08: Texas median $99,080 (whole occupation), 51% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.6 of 5, Texas jobs +12.8% by 2034. Transfers: Energy Auditor, Solar Engineer, Energy Engineer.
  9. Solar Thermal Installer E-09: Texas median $59,840 (whole occupation), 40% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.3 of 5, Texas jobs +8.9% by 2034. Transfers: HVAC Technician, Solar Energy Installation Manager, Plumber.
  10. Nuclear Reactor Operator E-10: U.S. median $122,890 (whole occupation), 70% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.1 of 5. Transfers: Stationary Engineer, Power System Dispatcher, Hydroelectric Plant Operator.
  11. Power System Dispatcher E-11: Texas median $102,890 (whole occupation), 47% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.3 of 5, Texas jobs -9.4% by 2034. Transfers: Substation Technician, Stationary Engineer, Hydroelectric Plant Operator.
  12. Hydroelectric Plant Operator E-12: Texas median $102,510 (whole occupation), 33% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.2 of 5, Texas jobs -13.2% by 2034. Transfers: Wind Turbine Technician, Stationary Engineer.
  13. Substation Electrician E-13: Texas median $102,470 (whole occupation), 34% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.4 of 5, Texas jobs +6.3% by 2034. Transfers: Instrumentation Technician, Industrial Electrical Equipment Technician, Locomotive Electrician.
  14. Substation Operator E-14: Texas median $102,890 (whole occupation), 47% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.3 of 5, Texas jobs -9.4% by 2034. Transfers: Substation Technician, Stationary Engineer, Hydroelectric Plant Operator.
  15. Weatherization Installer E-01: 9% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.5 of 5, Texas jobs +5.0% by 2034. Transfers: Solar Thermal Installer, Plumber, Facilities Technician.
  16. Geothermal Technician E-02: Texas median $45,360 (whole occupation), 71% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.2 of 5, Texas jobs +10.9% by 2034. Transfers: Stationary Engineer, Power Plant Operator, Hydroelectric Plant Operator.
  17. Power Plant Operator E-03: Texas median $102,510 (whole occupation), 78% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.2 of 5, Texas jobs -13.2% by 2034. Transfers: Stationary Engineer, Biomass Plant Technician, Geothermal Technician.
  18. Biomass Plant Technician E-04: Texas median $102,510 (whole occupation), 61% work over 40 hours, physical load 3.1 of 5, Texas jobs -13.2% by 2034. Transfers: Stationary Engineer, Power Plant Operator, Water Treatment Plant Operator.
Every job with its Texas numbers (BLS OEWS May 2025, whole occupation; BLS and TWC projections; O*NET)
Solar PV InstallerE3-01Start$48,240$37,660 to $73,690+43.1%26%3.9215%
Lineworker (Power Line)E1-01Skilled$78,940$46,760 to $107,550+6.4%59%3.823%
Geothermal Plant ManagerE-17Top$130,890$79,780 to $207,880+8.9%90%2.4320%
Biomass Plant ManagerE-18Top$130,890$79,780 to $207,880+8.9%92%2.7461%
Hydroelectric Production ManagerE-15Senior$130,890$79,780 to $207,880+8.9%65%2.5322%
Wind Site ManagerE4-03Senior$134,390$78,050 to $220,370+13.0%77%2.9335%
Wind Energy Project ManagerE-16Senior$134,390$78,050 to $220,370+13.0%62%1.5482%
Energy EngineerE-05Skilled$115,810$64,430 to $177,780+11.7%20%2.2475%
Wind Energy EngineerE-06Skilled$115,810$64,430 to $177,780+11.7%54%1.5494%
Solar EngineerE-07Skilled$115,810$64,430 to $177,780+11.7%50%2.5459%
Solar Sales RepresentativeE-08Skilled$99,080$51,530 to $195,240+12.8%51%1.6333%
Solar Thermal InstallerE-09Skilled$59,840$38,270 to $81,890+8.9%40%3.3322%
Weatherization InstallerE-01Start+5.0%9%3.520%
Substation TechnicianE2-01Skilled$102,470$63,840 to $129,870+6.3%34%3.432%
Wind Turbine TechnicianE4-01Skilled$61,950$48,830 to $78,280+51.3%60%4.330%
Geothermal TechnicianE-02Start$45,360$31,010 to $69,530+10.9%71%3.220%
Nuclear Reactor OperatorE-10Skilled$122,890 (U.S.)$98,640 to $149,31070%2.1315%
Power System DispatcherE-11Skilled$102,890$75,990 to $126,920-9.4%47%2.336%
Power Plant OperatorE-03Start$102,510$55,500 to $127,710-13.2%78%3.2213%
Biomass Plant TechnicianE-04Start$102,510$55,500 to $127,710-13.2%61%3.1210%
Hydroelectric Plant OperatorE-12Skilled$102,510$55,500 to $127,710-13.2%33%3.237%
Substation EngineerE2-03Skilled$129,450$76,120 to $210,160+14.0%58%2.0489%
Line Crew SupervisorE1-02Lead$76,760$46,860 to $125,700+11.2%53%2.6310%
Line Construction SuperintendentE1-03Senior$103,230$46,190 to $264,620+14.5%70%1.8428%
Protective Relay TechnicianE2-02Skilled$102,470$63,840 to $129,870+6.3%34%3.432%
Substation ElectricianE-13Skilled$102,470$63,840 to $129,870+6.3%34%3.432%
Substation OperatorE-14Skilled$102,890$75,990 to $126,920-9.4%47%2.336%
Solar Installation Crew ForemanE3-02Lead$74,520$48,000 to $109,460+10.0%62%3.336%
Commercial Solar SuperintendentE3-03Senior$74,520$48,000 to $109,460+10.0%62%3.336%
Solar Project ManagerE3-04Senior$74,520$48,000 to $109,460+10.0%62%3.336%
Wind Technician LeaderE4-02Lead$134,390$78,050 to $220,370+13.0%77%2.9335%
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