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Also known as: Building Performance Consultant, Building Science and Energy Specialist, Building Scientist, Commercial Energy Auditor
Your workday kicks off at 8 AM in the company office, a converted warehouse in downtown Austin. You immediately open Outlook, sifting through client emails and project updates. Today's first task: prepping for a commercial building audit. You grab your thermal camera, a bright orange blower door kit, and your digital manometer. A quick check of your tablet confirms the client details for the "Green Hill Dental Clinic" as you load your audit software, ready to measure every watt.
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US average: +3.5%
14,800
per year (US)
153,900
in 2025 → 153,900 (2035)
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The job outlook for Energy Auditors is stable through 2035, with about 14,800 job openings available each year. You can expect a median annual wage of around $74,690. With experience, you can advance to roles such as an Energy Manager or a Sustainability Consultant.
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$74,690
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
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University • Nature & Environment • 4 years
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Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Energy Engineering
Bachelor • Tech & Engineering • 4 years
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
Bachelor • Design & Architecture • 4 years