Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
Also called: Commissioning Tech (Commissioning Technician), Energy Technician, Field Service Technician, Offshore Wind Turbine Technician, Onsite Technician (Onsite Tech), Renewable Energy Specialist
Median pay
$64,120
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$49,230 – $92,460
People employed
9,980
Holland code
RCI
Realistic · Conventional · Investigative
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
- 2.Are you OK with physical risk, such as hazardous equipment or conditions, with proper training?
- 3.Do you want to lead or coordinate other people’s work?
- 4.Are you OK repeating the same tasks most of the day?
- 5.Are you OK with hours that change?
- 6.Would you rather not deal with customers or the public?
- 7.Do you work well under tight deadlines?
- 8.Are you OK being on your feet and moving most of the day?
The hard parts
- Exposure to hazardous conditions
- Mistakes can have serious consequences
- Work outdoors in all weather
Wind Turbine Service Technicians pay by state
Annual median pay by state (25 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
What wind turbine service technicians do
- 01Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
- 02Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
- 03Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- 04Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
- 05Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
- 06Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Public Safety and Security
- Engineering and Technology
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Adaptability
- Perseverance
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs vocational training or an associate degree (O*NET Job Zone 3).
- Related work experience: over 1 year, up to and including 2 years.
- On-the-job training: over 6 months, up to and including 1 year.
- A certification can help.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from wind turbine service technicians
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians92% · group pay
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay89% · +61%
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators87% · +23%
- Avionics Technicians83% · +28%
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers83% · −12%
Change into wind turbine service technicians
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians92% · $102,040
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines82% · $65,510
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists81% · $61,770
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers80% · $56,210
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics79% · $50,620
Majors that lead here
- Wind Energy Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.