Skilled Trades
Wind Turbine Technician
Grid transition, physical systems, high accountability.
AI Risk Score: 2/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
Data last reviewed: 2026-02-25
What you actually do
Install, inspect, and maintain wind turbines, including electrical and hydraulic subsystems in field conditions.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Work is vertical, hazardous, and site-variable with strict safety protocols and hands-on troubleshooting.
What it pays
$52,000 - $86,000
BLS OOH: Wind Turbine Technicians (May 2024 pay)
Salary benchmark year: 2024
How to get in
Technical certificate + OEM training + climbing/safety credentials.
Estimated time to entry: ~18 months (path-dependent).
State-by-state training and licensing links
- Apprenticeship.gov: Registered apprenticeship job finder
- Apprenticeship.gov: State apprenticeship offices
Where demand is growing
Strong growth tied to utility-scale renewable expansion.
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