Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.
SOC: 11-9199.09
Common Job Titles
Site Manager
Wind Operations Supervisor
Wind Plant Manager
Wind Site Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Wind Energy Operations Managers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
630,980
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $68,860. 25th percentile: U.S. $100,010. 50th percentile: U.S. $136,550. 75th percentile: U.S. $179,190. 90th percentile: U.S. $227,590. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$68,860
10% of workers earn the following or more
$227,590
Workers on average earn
$149,890
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Administration and Management4.1/5
Mechanical3.9/5
Engineering and Technology3.6/5
Public Safety and Security3.5/5
Personnel and Human Resources3.5/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
