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The 2020 USEER is the fifth iteration of the annual energy and employment report. This section serves as a summary analysis of energy and employment data by state.
State-by-State Data
The USEER provides individual state snapshots that are useful for understanding and comparison.
Alabama
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.99/hour)
- Installation workers ($24.35/hour)
- Operations or business development ($41.08/hour)
Alaska
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Engineers/scientists ($45.54/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($24.32/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($28.59/hour)
Arizona
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($32.48/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($39.89/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.82/hour)
Arkansas
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.58/hour)
- Installation workers ($20.77/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($22.82/hour)
California
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($48.93/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($35.35/hour)
- Installation workers ($27.91)
Colorado
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Engineers/scientists ($39.49/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($32.48/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.82/hour)
Connecticut
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($48.41/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($41.07/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($23.84/hour)
District of Columbia
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($37.13/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($35.46/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($31.16/hour)
Delaware
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($22.79/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($31.16/hour)
- Installation workers ($20.65/hour)
Florida
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Installation workers ($20.65/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($20.28/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($31.16/hour)
Georgia
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($31.16/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($20.28/hour)
- Installation workers ($20.65/hour)
Hawaii
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($35.35/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($28.59/hour)
- Installation workers ($27.91)
Iowa
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.52/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($33.71/hour)
- Installation workers ($25.92/hour)
Idaho
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Finance positions or accountants ($27.32/hour)
- Operations or business development ($40.78/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.82/hour)
Illinois
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.25/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($43.21/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($32.37/hour)
Indiana
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Installation workers ($20.51/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.25/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($32.37/hour)
Kansas
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($25.82/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.52/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($37.61)
Kentucky
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.99/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($32.38/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($39.94/hour)
Louisiana
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($22.82/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($33.88/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.58/hour)
Maine
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($23.84/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($29.02/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($48.41)
Massachusetts
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($48.41/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($37.81/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($29.02/hour)
Maryland
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($37.13/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($35.46/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($20.28/hour)
Michigan
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.25/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($37.16/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($43.21)
Minnesota
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($25.82/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.52/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($41.47/hour)
Mississippi
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.99/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($39.94/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($32.38/hour)
Missouri
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Installation workers ($25.92/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($33.71/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($41.47/hour)
Montana
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($24.69/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.82/hour)
- Manufacturing or production positions ($21.24/hour)
Nebraska
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.52/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($25.82/hour)
- IT/software or web developers ($38.76/hour)
North Carolina
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($37.13/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($20.28/hour)
- Installation workers ($20.65/hour)
Nevada
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.82/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($24.69/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($32.48/hour)
New Hampshire
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Installation workers ($27.33/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($23.84/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($37.81)
New Jersey
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($51.21/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($41.11/hour)
- Installation workers ($28.63/hour)
New York
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($51.21/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($23.03/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($41.11/hour)
New Mexico
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($24.69/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($32.48/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($39.49/hour)
North Dakota
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.52/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($33.71/hour)
- Installation workers ($25.92/hour)
Ohio
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.25/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($43.21/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($23.25/hour)
Oklahoma
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.58/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($33.88/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($41.32/hour)
Oregon
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Engineers/scientists ($45.54/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($48.93/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($24.32/hour)
Pennsylvania
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($35.59/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($51.21/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($23.03/hour)
Rhode Island
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($29.02/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($37.81/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($23.84/hour))
South Carolina
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($22.79/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($20.28/hour)
- Administrative support ($17.98/hour)
South Dakota
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.52/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($25.82/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($33.71/hour)
Tennessee
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.99/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($39.94/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($32.38/hour)
Texas
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.58/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($33.88/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($22.82/hour)
Utah
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($24.69/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($32.48/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.82/hour)
Vermont
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Installation workers ($27.33/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($41.07/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($23.84/hour)
VA
Virginia
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($20.28/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($37.13/hour)
- Engineers/scientists ($35.46/hour)
Washington
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($28.59/hour)
- Sales, marketing, or customer service ($35.35/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($24.32/hour)
Wisconsin
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.25/hour)
- Installation workers ($20.51/hour)
- Management — directors, supervisors, vice presidents ($43.21/hour)
West Virginia
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Technicians/mechanical support ($20.28/hour)
- Installation workers ($20.65/hour)
- Electricians/construction workers ($22.79/hour)
Wyoming
Most in-demand energy jobs
- Electricians/construction workers ($24.69/hour)
- Technicians/mechanical support ($21.82/hour)
- Installation workers ($22.18/hour)