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Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Role Overview

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

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Pennsylvania	$85,570
New Jersey	$81,920
New York	$76,970
Ohio	$76,960
California	$75,330
North Dakota	$75,110
Wyoming	$74,640
Kansas	$73,220
Washington	$71,150
South Carolina	$70,400
Missouri	$68,160
Indiana	$67,070
Arizona	$66,710
Oregon	$66,030
North Carolina	$65,650

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$62,580

Projected Growth (10yr)

+49.9%

Avg. annual openings

2.3k

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