SOC 49-9081.00 · Wind

Wind Turbine Service Technician: $61,770 Median Pay

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

Median Annual Wage

$61,770
BLS OES national median for SOC 49-9081.00.

O*NET Job Zone

3 / 5
Technical/vocational certificate

Sector

Wind
20 alternate job titles · 10 related occupations

1. What They Actually Do

Complete task inventory from O*NET (12 tasks).

  1. Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components. (Core)
  2. Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems. (Core)
  3. Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems. (Core)
  4. Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment. (Core)
  5. Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations. (Core)
  6. Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment. (Core)
  7. Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services. (Core)
  8. Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers. (Core)
  9. Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures. (Core)
  10. Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis. (Core)
  11. Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades. (Supplemental)
  12. Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms. (Supplemental)

2. Required Competencies

2.1 Skills

Repairing4.00
Troubleshooting4.00
Equipment Maintenance4.00
Operations Monitoring4.00
Critical Thinking3.50
Quality Control Analysis3.25
Complex Problem Solving3.25
Monitoring3.25
Reading Comprehension3.25
Systems Evaluation3.12

2.2 Knowledge

Mechanical4.54
Computers and Electronics4.15
English Language3.97
Public Safety and Security3.73
Engineering and Technology3.69
Education and Training3.34
Administration and Management3.32
Mathematics3.25
Building and Construction3.25
Physics3.09

2.3 Abilities

Problem Sensitivity4.00
Near Vision3.75
Finger Dexterity3.75
Oral Comprehension3.75
Manual Dexterity3.62
Arm-Hand Steadiness3.62
Deductive Reasoning3.62
Multilimb Coordination3.25
Control Precision3.25
Visualization3.25

2.4 Work Styles

Attention to Detail4.27
Dependability4.21
Cooperation4.19
Concern for Others4.16
Adaptability/Flexibility4.12
Self-Control4.10
Analytical Thinking3.98
Initiative3.98
Integrity3.97
Stress Tolerance3.93

3. Day-to-Day Work

3.1 Generalized Work Activities

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment4.87
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment4.80
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials4.66
Controlling Machines and Processes4.63
Handling and Moving Objects4.47
Performing General Physical Activities4.46
Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.33
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment4.28
Getting Information4.20
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.15

3.2 Work Context (5-point scale)

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection5.00
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets5.00
Exposed to High Places4.97
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions4.91
Face-to-Face Discussions4.87
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls4.84
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions4.80
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled4.77
Consequence of Error4.76
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather4.75

4. Education, Training & Experience

Related Work Experience (Years)

Related Work Experience32.5%
Related Work Experience28.8%
Related Work Experience25.8%
Related Work Experience5.1%
Related Work Experience3.8%
Related Work Experience2.9%

OJ

On-the-Job Training46.4%
On-the-Job Training18.2%
On-the-Job Training13.8%
On-the-Job Training12.0%
On-the-Job Training6.1%
On-the-Job Training2.2%

PT

On-Site or In-Plant Training25.8%
On-Site or In-Plant Training19.6%
On-Site or In-Plant Training16.7%
On-Site or In-Plant Training16.6%
On-Site or In-Plant Training12.4%
On-Site or In-Plant Training5.5%

Required Level of Education

Required Level of Education34.4%
Required Level of Education28.7%
Required Level of Education21.8%
Required Level of Education15.1%
Required Level of Education0.0%
Required Level of Education0.0%

IM

Job-Related Professional Certification2.8%
Apprenticeship2.4%

5. Interests (Holland Codes)

Realistic7.00
Conventional4.30
Investigative3.57
Enterprising1.78
Social1.61
Artistic1.00

6. Work Values

Support4.33
Achievement4.00
Working Conditions3.83
Relationships3.67
Independence3.00
Recognition3.00

7. Technology & Tools

Software and tools used by people in this role, per O*NET. “Hot” technologies are flagged by O*NET as in-demand.

Microsoft Excel 🔥 Microsoft Office software 🔥 Microsoft Outlook 🔥 Microsoft PowerPoint 🔥 Microsoft Project 🔥 Microsoft Word 🔥 SAP software 🔥 Structured query language SQL 🔥 Computerized diagnostic software Computerized maintenance management system CMMS IBM Maximo Asset Management Industrial control systems software Programmable logic controller PLC software Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software Vestas Wind Systems A/S Vestas Remote Panel Web browser software

8. Also Known As

20 alternate job titles used by employers for this occupation.

Commissioning Tech (Commissioning Technician) Energy Technician Field Service Technician Offshore Wind Turbine Technician Renewable Energy Specialist Renewable Energy Technician Service Technician Small Wind Energy Installer Troubleshooting Technician Turbine Technician Wind Commissioning Technician Wind Energy Mechanic Wind Energy Systems Installer Wind Energy Technician Wind Farm Support Specialist Wind Generating Electric Power Installer Wind Plant Technician Wind Power Technician Wind Technician Wind Turbine Blade Repair Technician

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Data source: O*NET Database 29.1 (tasks, skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, work context, education, technology, alternate titles, related occupations); BLS OES (median wage).

Last updated: April 2026.