Where does energy come from, how is it generated, how is it delivered, and exactly who helps it get there? Don’t know? Want to know? Already know? Check the chart below and you’ll find career opportunities from the powerplant to the neighborhood.

	If you like	education level	annual salary range*
	problem solving, teamwork, keeping equipment in top condition	high school to associate’s degree	$30k–75k
	teamwork, being detail oriented, specialized technologies	high school to associate’s degree	$70k–85k
	discovering how things work building things from scratch, problem solving	bachelor’s to master’s degree	$52k–105k
	working outdoors, being hands on, working with heavy equipment	high school to associate’s degree	$25k–60k
	fixing things, problem solving, keeping equipment in top condition	high school to associate’s degree	$27k–70k
	working outdoors, troubleshooting, helping the community	high school to associate’s degree	$33k–80k

 

* Based on national averages from payscale.com, O*NET AND EAPDIS. Will vary depending upon geographic location.