Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Wind energy industry workers perform a wide range of duties, from designing, building, repairing, and maintaining wind turbines and wind farms, to assessing and purchasing land for wind farms, protecting wildlife (especially birds) from the potentially harmful effects of wind turbines, and providing support services to scientific and technical workers. Approximately 120,000 people are employed in the wind energy industry, according to the American Wind Energy Association.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Enterprising
Organized
Career Ladder
Manager or Consultant
Experienced Wind Energy Industry Worker
Entry-Level Wind Energy Industry Worker
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