Energy Analysts study patterns of energy production, consumption, and pricing to support decision-making for utilities, corporations, government agencies, and consulting firms. They build financial and statistical models to forecast energy demand, evaluate the economics of renewable and traditional energy projects, and assess regulatory or policy impacts. Their work often blends data analysis, economics, and engineering fundamentals to translate complex energy market dynamics into actionable business or policy recommendations.
| Entry level | $58,000 |
| Median | $85,000 |
| Senior | $120,000 |
| Top 10% | $155,000 |
| Job growth | +8% |
| Professionals in the USA | 0.3 million |
| Typical hours/week | 42 hrs |
| Remote work share | 35% |
| Annual job openings | 24,000/yr |
| Demand | High |
AI and advanced analytics tools are automating data collection, forecasting, and basic modeling tasks that once consumed much of an energy analyst's time. However, interpreting regulatory context, advising stakeholders, and integrating market nuance still require human judgment. The role is shifting toward higher-value strategic analysis as routine number-crunching becomes automated.
Automation exposure: Data aggregation, load forecasting, basic trend analysis, report generation, and standard financial modeling are increasingly automated through AI-driven software and machine learning platforms.
The human edge: Understanding regulatory nuance, communicating complex tradeoffs to executives and policymakers, contextualizing geopolitical and market disruptions, and making judgment calls under uncertainty remain distinctly human strengths.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current data with BLS.gov.