Also called: Wind Tech (Offshore)
Climbs and maintains giant wind turbines out at sea.
Offshore wind techs ride crew boats out to turbines, jump onto a ladder, and climb 300+ feet to the nacelle to fix gearboxes, electronics, and blades. Fear of heights is not an option.
BLS median for all wind turbine techs is about $63k; offshore roles usually pay more.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Wind technician certificate or associate degree plus GWO safety training (sea survival, working at heights).
Ways in: Trade school, Certification, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Wind Energy Technology (2-year), Electrical Technology.
Growing faster than average. BLS projects about 50% growth for wind turbine techs overall, mostly onshore. U.S. offshore wind slowed sharply in 2025 when federal permits were paused and several projects halted, so offshore openings are uncertain.
Low risk for 10 years. Drones and robots inspect blades; climbing turbines at sea to fix gearboxes and electrics still needs technicians.
Classes: Electrical CTE class, Physics, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9081.
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