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Will AI replace wind turbine service technicians?AI replacement risk 33% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$64,120
25th–75th pct. $58,840–$78,010
Top pay (est.)
$120,200
Top 10% $92,460
Pay in 5 years
$76,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$90,400est.
$77,800–$105,000
Outlook score
74/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
33%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+29.5%
1,500 openings / yr

Will AI replace Wind Turbine Service Technicians? AI replacement risk

33%
Low
Ranked #287 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Key skills

Troubleshooting
4.0
Repairing
3.9
Equipment Maintenance
3.8
Coordination
3.2
Reading Comprehension
3.2
Operations Monitoring
3.2
Quality Control Analysis
3.1
Operation and Control
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
5.9
Computers and Electronics
4.9
Building and Construction
4.2
Engineering and Technology
4.1
Education and Training
3.9
Public Safety and Security
3.9
Administrative
3.8
Mathematics
3.7

What the work involves

Performing General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentControlling Machines and ProcessesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionNear VisionControl PrecisionExtent FlexibilityDeductive ReasoningVisualization

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
34%
High school diploma
29%
Some college
22%
Associate's degree
15%

Training before entry

6–12 months
26%
1–3 months
20%
Up to 1 month
17%
2–4 years
17%
3–6 months
12%
1–2 years
6%
4–10 years
2%
None / short demo
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
32%
None
29%
6–12 months
26%
Up to 1 month
5%
2–4 years
4%
3–6 months
3%
4–6 years
1%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.