Earnings
Many energy consultants work for management consulting firms. Management consultants had median annual earnings of $81,320 in May 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Ten percent of consultants earned less than $45,970, and 10 percent earned $150,220 or more. Those in the petroleum and coal production industry earned a mean annual wage of $103,390. Consultants who are paid by the hour can earn anywhere from $50 to more than $200 an hour.
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