Occupation salary profile

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

SOC 49-9081 BLS OEWS May 2025

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.

National median · BLS
$64,120
▲ +2.46% YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$68,980
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
9,980
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Pay range for Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.

Percentile All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay$49,230
25th$58,840
Median (50th)$64,120
75th$78,010
90th — top pay$92,460

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Projections 2025–2035

Job outlook for Wind Turbine Service Technicians

BLS projects employment of wind turbine service technicians to grow 29.5% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,500 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.

Jobs 2025 → 2035
11,800 → 15,300
+3,500 jobs
Projected change
+29.5%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
1,500
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Postsecondary nondegree award
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
14.7% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Fastest-growing jobs → Best-paying jobs that need a postsecondary certificate (nondegree award) →

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035 · BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook →

Skills & tools

Skills needed for Wind Turbine Service Technicians

How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.

Top skills
  • Equipment Maintenance4.0
  • Operations Monitoring4.0
  • Repairing4.0
  • Troubleshooting4.0
  • Critical Thinking3.5
  • Complex Problem Solving3.3
  • Monitoring3.3
  • Quality Control Analysis3.3
  • Reading Comprehension3.3
  • Active Learning3.1
Top knowledge areas
  • Mechanical4.5
  • Computers and Electronics4.2
  • English Language4.0
  • Public Safety and Security3.7
  • Engineering and Technology3.7
  • Education and Training3.3
  • Administration and Management3.3
  • Building and Construction3.3
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordSAP softwareStructured query language SQLComputerized diagnostic softwareComputerized maintenance management system CMMSIBM Maximo Asset ManagementIndustrial control systems softwareProgrammable logic controller PLC softwareSupervisory control and data acquisition SCADA softwareVestas Wind Systems A/S Vestas Remote PanelWeb browser software

Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).

Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

About the job

What wind turbine service technicians do

  • Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
  • Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
  • Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
  • Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
  • Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
  • Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
  • Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
  • Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
Also called
Field Service TechnicianWind Farm Support SpecialistWind TechnicianWind Turbine TechnicianRenewable Energy TechnicianService TechnicianTroubleshooting TechnicianWind Turbine OperatorWind Turbine Service TechnicianWind Turbine Troubleshooting Technician
More job titles for this occupation (21)
Commissioning Tech (Commissioning Technician)Energy TechnicianOffshore Wind Turbine TechnicianOnsite Technician (Onsite Tech)Renewable Energy SpecialistSmall Wind Energy InstallerTroubleshooterTurbine TechnicianWind Commissioning TechnicianWind Energy MechanicWind Energy Systems InstallerWind Energy TechnicianWind Generating Electric Power InstallerWind Plant TechnicianWind Power TechnicianWind Turbine Blade Composite Technician (Wind Turbine Blade Composite Tech)Wind Turbine Blade Repair TechnicianWind Turbine InstallerWind Turbine MechanicWindmill TechnicianWindsmith

Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.