Energy Auditor Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$72,000
national median salary
$57,000 to $92,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $74,690 for Construction and Building Inspectors (SOC 47-4011) across the United States, based on 146,720 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$47,140
25th percentile
$58,860
Median
$74,690
75th percentile
$94,710
90th percentile
$114,200
Workers surveyed
146,720
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$72,120
May 2025 release
$74,690
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Construction and Building Inspectors (SOC 47-4011) rather than Energy Auditorspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 47-4011Highest Paying
$98,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$75,000
Washington DC, DC
Lowest Paying
$57,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 47-4011. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Energy Auditor salary in the United States at $72,000 in 2026, within a range of $57,000 to $92,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $98,000, while Washington DC offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. BPI or RESNET certification, experience with commercial building energy modeling, and familiarity with utility rebate programs drive pay differences.
Energy Auditor salary by city.
Skills that increase Energy Auditor pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Energy Auditors based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $10,080 to your annual compensation.
≈ +$10,080 per year
≈ +$9,360 per year
≈ +$8,640 per year
≈ +$7,920 per year
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≈ +$7,200 per year
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≈ +$6,480 per year
What you should know.
BPI or RESNET certification, experience with commercial building energy modeling, and familiarity with utility rebate programs drive pay differences. Auditors serving commercial and industrial clients earn 15 to 25% more than those focused on residential assessments.
Entry-level Energy Auditors earn $52,000 to $58,000. Certified auditors with commercial experience reach $64,000 to $76,000. Senior Energy Auditors and Program Managers command $78,000 to $95,000, while Directors of Energy Services at utilities or large firms exceed $110,000.
Performance bonuses tied to audit volume or energy savings identified can add 5 to 15% to base pay. Many employers provide company vehicles and cover certification renewal costs. Some auditors earn additional income from consulting on retrofit projects.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Energy Auditors typically earn $65,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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