Wind Turbine Technician
Wind turbine technicians install, inspect, maintain, and repair wind turbines. This is the fastest-growing occupation in the U.S. according to the BLS.
What does a Wind Turbine Technician actually do?
Wind turbine technicians install, inspect, maintain, and repair wind turbines. This is the fastest-growing occupation in the U.S. according to the BLS.
Career category: Energy
How much does a Wind Turbine Technician make?
National compensation data provides a baseline benchmark. Actual pay varies by geographic location, experience level, overtime hours, and employer type.
Median wage represents the midpoint of national occupational data where half of workers earned more and half earned less.
* Note: Detailed entry-level and experienced percentile data is pending source verification.
How to Train & Qualify as a Wind Turbine Technician
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Typical pathway: 1 to 2 years for technical college diploma or AAS degree.
Technical college tuition applies for certificate and degree programs.
Common Career Entry Route
Most technicians attend a 1-to-2 year wind energy program at a technical college to master high-altitude safety, hydraulic pitch controls, electrical converters, and gearbox maintenance.
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Search All Trades OpportunitiesWhat is this career really like?
Key physical requirements, work conditions, and environment characteristics for this career.
Active on-site work involving physical coordination, standing, and equipment handling.
Work follows established safety practices and protective equipment standards.
Job outlook & future demand
Projected employment growth published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Projected national occupational growth rate. Regional and local hiring demand may vary by market.
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