Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
Median pay: $64,120/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +49.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 2,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
• Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
• Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
• Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
• Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
• Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
• Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
What's the median pay for Wind Turbine Service Technicians?
The median pay for Wind Turbine Service Technicians is $64,120 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Wind Turbine Service Technicians?
Employment for Wind Turbine Service Technicians is projected to change +49.9% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Wind Turbine Service Technicians?
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
How many job openings are there each year for Wind Turbine Service Technicians?
About 2,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.