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How to become wind turbine service technicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become wind turbine service technicians

Typical education
Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as wind turbine service technicians

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.