Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| California | 820 | $65,670 | $31.57 | |
| Colorado | 150 | $69,380 | $33.36 | |
| Florida | $52,760 | $25.36 | ||
| Idaho | 50 | $54,920 | $26.40 | |
| Illinois | 350 | $68,530 | $32.95 | |
| Iowa | 360 | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| Kansas | 620 | $54,980 | $26.43 | |
| Minnesota | 240 | $67,920 | $32.65 | |
| Nebraska | 160 | $54,650 | $26.27 | |
| New Mexico | 60 | $67,990 | $32.69 | |
| New York | 180 | $67,010 | $32.22 | |
| North Carolina | 100 | $63,280 | $30.43 | |
| North Dakota | 370 | $54,020 | $25.97 | |
| Oklahoma | 650 | $53,310 | $25.63 | |
| Oregon | 230 | $62,680 | $30.14 | |
| Pennsylvania | 80 | $99,570 | $47.87 | |
| South Dakota | 220 | $53,280 | $25.61 | |
| Texas | 4,600 | $55,190 | $26.54 | |
| Washington | 70 | $63,610 | $30.58 | |
| Wisconsin | $56,260 | $27.05 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing wind-powered energy systems. Includes instruction in wind energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline-distribution systems.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair energy systems. Includes instruction in installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair wind energy systems. Includes instruction in installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
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$58,580 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
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Long-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as wind turbine service technicians.
- Less than high school 13%
- High school graduate 40%
- College dropout 27%
- Associate’s degree 10%
- Bachelor’s degree 9%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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