Wind Energy Operations Managers

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

What a Wind Energy Operations Managers does

You oversee the day-to-day operations of wind farms, managing equipment maintenance, staffing, and safety to maximize electricity production. You troubleshoot problems and ensure turbines run efficiently and safely.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. 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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