Battery Storage Technician

Maintains large battery systems at solar farms and utility sites.

A day in the life

You check battery temperatures, replace a faulty module, and update firmware on inverters at a solar-plus-storage site.

Pay over a career

Starting
$48k
Typical
$65k
High
$90k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Electrical training and manufacturer certifications.

Ways in: Trade school, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Electrical Technology, Renewable Energy Technology.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Battery systems self-monitor, but replacing modules, fixing inverters and keeping sites safe requires people on-site.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Chemistry, Physics, Electrical CTE.

Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9099.

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