What is the salary of a Wind Turbine Service Technician?

The typical salary range is $43,806 - $87,612 per year.

Tech & EngineeringGrowing

Wind Turbine Service Technician

Operational-level

Also known as: Commissioning Tech (Commissioning Technician), Energy Technician, Field Service Technician, Offshore Wind Turbine Technician

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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

Wind EnergyRenewable EnergyWind Turbine TechnologyElectro-mechanical RepairTechnical MaintenanceEngineeringField ServiceTechnicalAutomotiveEnergy

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Word SAP software Structured query language SQL

In-demand software

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact this career by enabling predictive maintenance through sensor data analysis, reducing unexpected downtime and optimizing schedules. Drones equipped with AI for automated visual inspections will enhance safety and efficiency, while AI-powered diagnostic tools will assist technicians in identifying and resolving complex issues more rapidly.

Salary

$43,806 - $87,612 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position