Energy Auditors
SOC code 47-4011 · O*NET-SOC 47-4011.01 · Medium preparation needed · Skilled trades
Energy Auditors pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$74,690
a year
Hourly
$35.91
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$77,730
$37.37 per hour
Middle 50%
$58,860 – $94,710
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$47,140 – $114,200
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
146,720
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
These pay and employment figures are for the broader BLS group “Construction and Building Inspectors”, not this job alone.
- 10th percentile
- $47,140
- $22.66/hr
- 25th percentile
- $58,860
- $28.30/hr
- Median percentile
- $74,690
- $35.91/hr
- 75th percentile
- $94,710
- $45.54/hr
- 90th percentile
- $114,200
- $54.91/hr
Job outlook · federal projection 2024–34
-1%
Little or no change expected
147,600
jobs in 2024
146,500
projected for 2034
About 1,100 fewer jobs
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections, 2024–34. Projections describe the broader occupation group and are estimates, not guarantees.
What does an energy auditor do?
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
- Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
- Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.
- Calculate potential for energy savings.
- Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
- Analyze technical feasibility of energy-saving measures, using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.
- Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.
How to become an energy auditor
Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 34% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 3 — Medium preparation needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Education reported by people doing this job
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)34%
- Post-Secondary Certificate31%
- Bachelor's Degree21%
- Less than a High School Diploma7%
Common questions
How much does an energy auditor earn?
The national median is $74,690 a year. The full range runs from $47,140 at the 10th percentile to $114,200 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become an energy auditor without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 3, meaning the typical entry route is most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Is energy auditor in demand?
Federal projections expect employment to shrink by about 1% between 2024 and 2034 — little or no change expected. Openings also come from people retiring or changing jobs, which the growth figure does not count.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Reading Comprehension3.9/5
- Speaking3.9/5
- Active Listening3.8/5
- Critical Thinking3.8/5
- Writing3.6/5
- Mathematics3.4/5
- Monitoring3.4/5
- Active Learning3.1/5
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service4.2/5
- Building and Construction4.0/5
- Mathematics4.0/5
- Engineering and Technology3.8/5
- Mechanical3.7/5
- Physics3.6/5
- English Language3.4/5
- Sales and Marketing3.3/5
Transferable strengths: Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving.