Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
Common Job Titles
- Field Service Technician
- Wind Farm Support Specialist
- Wind Technician
- Wind Turbine Technician
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Wind Turbine Service Technicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
11,220
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $49,110. 25th percentile: U.S. $58,910. 50th percentile: U.S. $62,580. 75th percentile: U.S. $75,640. 90th percentile: U.S. $88,090. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $49,110 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $88,090 |
| Workers on average earn | $67,580 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mechanical4.5/5
- Computers and Electronics4.2/5
- English Language4.0/5
- Public Safety and Security3.7/5
- Engineering and Technology3.7/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Structured query language SQL
Technology Skills
- Computerized diagnostic software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- IBM Maximo Asset Management
- Industrial control systems software
- Programmable logic controller PLC software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Vestas Wind Systems A/S Vestas Remote Panel
- Web browser software
Tools & Equipment
- Acid brushes
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Alternating current AC power analyzers
- Amp clamp meters
- Breaker bars
- Claw hammers
- Conventional watt meters