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Job outlook for oil burner technicians in the United States
Oil burner technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected oil burner technician job growth rate is 1% from 2018-2028.
About 10,600 new jobs for oil burner technicians are projected over the next decade.
Oil burner technician salaries have increased 15% for oil burner technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 50,351 oil burner technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 69,264 active oil burner technician job openings in the US.
The average oil burner technician salary is $37,006.
Are oil burner technician jobs in demand?
Oil burner technician job and salary trends over time
Oil burner technician jobs over time
Oil burner technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50,351 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 49,578 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 52,394 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 51,812 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 51,144 | 0.02% |
Average oil burner technician salary over time
Oil burner technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,006 | $17.79 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | $35,359 | $17.00 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $34,200 | $16.44 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $33,225 | $15.97 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $32,318 | $15.54 | +1.6% |
Oil burner technician jobs by state
Most common states for oil burner technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 181 | 14% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 178 | 13% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 94 | 13% |
| 4 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,236 | 12% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 811 | 12% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 431 | 12% |
| 7 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 205 | 12% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 118 | 12% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 77 | 12% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 735 | 11% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 601 | 11% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 492 | 11% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 440 | 11% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 359 | 11% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 117 | 11% |
| 16 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,152 | 10% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,226 | 10% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 571 | 10% |
| 19 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 485 | 10% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 110 | 10% |
Most common cities for oil burner technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wakefield | 1 | 4% | $45,670 |
| 2 | Akron | 1 | 1% | $35,455 |
Oil Burner Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of oil burner technician experts
Julia Johnson
Professor, Automotive TechnologySkyline College
Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies/Technicians
What general advice would you give to an Oil Burner Technician?
Julia Johnson: You will be starting out as a Lube Tech for your first job in the automotive industry. You will be expected to perform maintenance services accurately and within the industry standard timeframe. It may seem like it’s not challenging enough or too repetitive, but you will be expected to prove yourself at this level before you can advance.
Caid Kroeger
Associates Degree Coordinator/InstructorWeber State University
Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies/Technicians
What will help Oil Burner Technicians increase their earning potential?
Caid Kroeger: Some advice I can give is embrace learning, work on your soft skills, and develop a strong understanding of electrical systems. With the continuous advancement of technology in the automotive industry, marked by the emergence of electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, and connected car technologies, it is crucial for technicians to embrace continuous learning. Keeping pace with these advancements requires not only additional training and certifications but also a detailed understanding of the increasingly complex electrical systems that modern vehicles rely on. Enhancing electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills has become more important than ever. Alongside these technical proficiencies, the cultivation of soft skills cannot be recommended enough. Effective communication, adept problem-solving, and superior customer service are essential, especially when it comes to explaining technical issues to customers who may lack technical expertise.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Oil Burner Technicians in the next 5 years?
Trish Serratore: Hard to say. There is no shortage of folks who would like to work as technicians. As technology increases, the competencies required will change the job descriptions. We will always need technicians for oil changes, brake repairs, HVAC, and the like. However, we will also need, but not as many, technicians with highly developed computer and electronic skills.