Wind Technician careers
Wind turbine technicians inspect, maintain, and repair wind turbines and associated systems.
What does a wind technician do?
Wind turbine technicians inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot turbines and their mechanical and electrical components.
The job often involves outdoor travel to turbine sites and work at height. Employers may have different travel and schedule requirements.
Wind Technician career snapshot
- U.S. median annual pay
- $64,120 (May 2025)
- Projected U.S. employment change
- +30% (2025–35)
- Typical training path
- Postsecondary award + long-term OJT
These national figures are context, not a guarantee of local pay or job availability. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
How to get started
Compare supervised turbine practice, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and height-safety training with the requirements of actual openings.
Compare any program or apprenticeship with the BLS occupational profile and with current local employer requirements. Training routes can differ by location and employer.
Questions to ask before choosing training
- What hands-on turbine or comparable equipment practice is available?
- How is working-at-height safety taught and assessed?
Find a real next step
Search nearby schools and apprenticeship sponsors, or browse current Wind Technician jobs. The map identifies institutions and registered sponsors; it does not confirm that a school teaches wind technician or that a sponsor has an open position. Review each listing directly.