Wind Energy Development Managers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Wind Energy Development Managers does

You lead projects to plan and build new wind farms, coordinating land acquisition, environmental studies, permitting, and construction from start to finish. You manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to bring renewable energy projects to life.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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