Geothermal Production Managers
SOC code 11-3051 · O*NET-SOC 11-3051.02 · Medium preparation needed
Geothermal Production Managers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$126,060
a year
Hourly
$60.61
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$134,170
$64.50 per hour
Middle 50%
$98,160 – $161,880
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$78,000 – $205,520
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
246,250
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 “Industrial Production Managers”, not this job alone.
- 10th percentile
- $78,000
- $37.50/hr
- 25th percentile
- $98,160
- $47.19/hr
- Median percentile
- $126,060
- $60.61/hr
- 75th percentile
- $161,880
- $77.83/hr
- 90th percentile
- $205,520
- $98.81/hr
Job outlook · federal projection 2024–34
+2%
Growing about as fast as average
241,900
jobs in 2024
246,500
projected for 2034
About 4,600 more jobs
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections, 2024–34. Projections describe the broader occupation group and are estimates, not guarantees.
What does a geothermal production manager do?
Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Supervise employees in geothermal power plants or well fields.
- Oversee geothermal plant operations, maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
- Prepare environmental permit applications or compliance reports.
- Negotiate interconnection agreements with other utilities.
- 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.
How to become a geothermal production manager
Most people in this role hold some college courses — 48% 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
- Some College Courses48%
- Post-Secondary Certificate19%
- Bachelor's Degree15%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)11%
Common questions
How much does a geothermal production manager earn?
The national median is $126,060 a year. The full range runs from $78,000 at the 10th percentile to $205,520 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a geothermal production manager 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 geothermal production manager in demand?
Federal projections expect employment to grow by about 2% between 2024 and 2034 — growing about as fast as average. Openings also come from people retiring or changing jobs, which the growth figure does not count.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Critical Thinking4.0/5
- Reading Comprehension3.9/5
- Speaking3.9/5
- Monitoring3.9/5
- Active Listening3.6/5
- Writing3.6/5
Knowledge areas
- Mechanical4.4/5
- Administration and Management4.2/5
- Production and Processing4.0/5
- Public Safety and Security3.9/5
- Mathematics3.9/5
- Engineering and Technology3.8/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.7/5
Transferable strengths: Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Time Management.