Career Profile
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind turbine service technicians install, maintain, and repair wind turbines.
General Information
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
Important Work Activities
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Handling and Moving Objects
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Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 21 openings per year are projected for Wind Turbine Service Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Wind Turbine Service Technicians is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 43.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $26.23/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.56, while experienced workers are paid $27.99. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 91 Wind Turbine Service Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 130.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Wind Turbine Service Technicians are Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Utility System Construction, and Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Wind Turbine Service Technicians include Mechanical, Computers and Electronics, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Wind Turbine Service Technicians is HS diploma or less. 23% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.