What is the salary of a Geothermal Production Manager?

The typical salary range is $85,008 - $170,016 per year.

Supply Chain & ProductionStable

Geothermal Production Manager

Operational-level

Also known as: Decommissioning Well Site Manager, Geothermal Operations Manager, Geothermal Plant Manager, Geothermal Product Manager

Supply Chain & ProductionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

Geothermal EnergyRenewable EnergyPower GenerationPlant OperationsEngineeringOperations ManagementEnergyLeadershipManagement

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+2.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

17,000

per year (US)

Jobs today

252,100

in 2025 → 258,600 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

High

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Technicien de Maintenance Géothermique
Opérateur de Centrale Électrique
Superviseur d'Opérations (Énergie)

Geothermal Production Manager

Where it can lead

Directeur d'Usine
Directeur des Opérations (Énergies Renouvelables)
Consultant en Énergie Géothermique

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact Geothermal Production Managers by enabling predictive maintenance, optimizing plant performance through real-time data analytics, and automating routine monitoring tasks. This will shift their focus from reactive problem-solving to strategic oversight and complex decision-making, requiring new skills in data interpretation and AI system management. AI-driven systems will enhance efficiency and safety, making operations more streamlined.

Salary

$126,060

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position