Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Wind Turbine Service Technician Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $57,700 This is the median salary for this occupation. Wind turbine service technicians install, maintain, and repair wind turbines. General Information Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Wind Turbine Service Technician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 16 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 16 openings per year are projected for Wind Turbine Service Technician. +25.9% Employment Change Employment for Wind Turbine Service Technician is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 25.9% between 2025 and 2030. $27.76 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $27.76/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.94, while experienced workers are paid $33.53. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 100 Wind Turbine Service Technician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 126. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Wind Turbine Service Technician are Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, All Other Industries, and Utility System Construction. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Wind Turbine Service Technician include Mechanical, Computers and Electronics, and Public Safety and Security. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Wind Turbine Service Technician is HS diploma or less. 22% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
