There are currently an estimated 13,600 wind turbine technicians in the United States. The wind turbine technician job market is expected to grow by 49.9% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are wind turbine technicians?
CareerExplorer rates wind turbine technicians with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 6,900 wind turbine technicians.
What’s the supply of wind turbine technicians?
The wind turbine technician industry is concentrated in Texas, Iowa, Minnesota
Wind Turbine Technician job market by state
| State Name | Employed Wind Turbine Technicians |
|---|---|
| Texas | 3,890 |
| Iowa | 900 |
| Minnesota | 450 |
| Colorado | 410 |
| California | 400 |
| New York | 390 |
| Oklahoma | 340 |
| New Mexico | 330 |
| Kansas | 330 |
| North Dakota | 310 |
| Washington | 210 |
| South Dakota | 180 |
| Oregon | 150 |
| Indiana | 140 |
| North Carolina | 120 |
| Ohio | 120 |
| Wyoming | 90 |
| Arizona | 80 |
| Missouri | 80 |
| Michigan | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | 50 |
| Maine | 50 |
| Montana | 40 |
| Idaho | 40 |
| Mississippi | 30 |