Also called: Crypto Mining Technician
Runs warehouses full of computers that 'mine' Bitcoin, managing power, cooling and repairs.
You walk rows of 5,000 roaring machines in West Texas, swap out broken units, negotiate electricity prices and shut down during heat waves to sell power back to the grid.
Pay depends heavily on Bitcoin prices.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. No specific degree; electrical, IT or data center experience.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college, Trade school. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Electrical Technology, Information Technology.
Growing about average. Volatile, tied to crypto prices.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Monitoring and power trading automate, but swapping hardware, fixing cooling and wiring in hot warehouses stays hands-on.
Classes: Electrical or IT CTE class, Physics, Computer repair class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-3051.
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