The outlook for career opportunities as a wind turbine service technician continues to be bright, according to statistics from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment of wind turbine service technicians is projected to grow 45 percent from 2022 to 2032, which is much faster than the average for all other occupations.63 Because wind electricity generation is expected to grow over the next several decades, additional technicians will be needed to install and maintain turbines. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, total wind power generation is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2025.
Quick Facts: Wind Turbine Technicians
| 2022 Median Pay | $57,320 per year61 |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Post-secondary non-degree award |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | Long-term on-the-job training |
| Number of Jobs, 2022 | 11,20063 |
| Job Outlook, 2022-32 | 45% (Much faster than average)69 |
Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Follow this link to information from the U.S. Department of Energy to see the projected growth of the wind industry through 2050.
https://www.energy.gov/maps/map-projected-growth-wind-industry-now-until-2050
Wind Power Technician Training
Offered over seven months, our Wind Power Technician program provides hands-on training, practical experience and industry support. MIAT introduced this program in 2008 and typical class sizes range from 15 to 30 students, depending on the time of year when students enroll. Many or our students who complete our seven-month certificate program choose to continue with us for another eight months to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Energy Technology by studying online and on campus.
Instructors with years of experience working directly in the wind industry lead interactive classes and practical skills training. Wind energy businesses are engaged in the development of our curriculum, provide guest speakers for our students, donate equipment for instructional purposes and some hire our graduates — many of whom are U.S. veterans.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Wind Power Technician program are trained for an entry-level career in the wind energy industry. Alums find jobs in the Texas panhandle and in the Great Plains States, as well as in other popular wind energy states such as California and Colorado, in service, manufacturing, construction, commissioning and sales. Our graduates can pursue a position with any of these and many other potential job titles:
- Wind Service Technician
- Wind Turbine Construction Technician
- Composites Technician
- Control Room Operator
- Generator/Winder
- Wind Turbine Sales Representative
Come Visit Us
We welcome campus tours for anyone interested in our Wind Power Technician program. Our staff members are available by phone, via email or in person to address inquiries from employers, veterans, high school counselors, parents and prospective students about our curriculum, tuition, financial aid, housing assistance and career services.10
To learn more about our Wind Power Technician program, please visit
https://miat.edu/programs/energy/wind-power-technician-program/
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10Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.
61The Wind Technician Training Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as wind power technicians. Estimated annual salary is for Wind Turbine Service Technicians as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2022 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI and MIAT are educational institutions and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as wind power technicians, such as installation technicians and field service technicians. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is available at https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageSpecificOccupations#. Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled wind turbine technicians in North Carolina is $31.67 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2022 Occupational Employment and Wages, Wind Turbine Service Technicians). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $30.52 and $30.43, respectively.
63Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Wind Turbine Technicians, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/wind-turbine-technicians.htm. BLS projects total employment will increase from 11,200 in 2022 to 16,200 in 2032. UTI and MIAT are educational institutions and cannot guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.
69For Wind Turbine Service Technicians, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 1,900 job openings between 2021 and 2031. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2021-31, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed October 13, 2022. UTI and MIAT are educational institutions and cannot guarantee employment or salary.