Wind Energy Technician in California
Wind turbine service technicians (often called windtechs) inspect, maintain, and repair wind turbines — climbing towers up to 300 feet to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults. It's one of the highest-paid two-year-degree careers in America, with strong union representation and growing demand as offshore wind development accelerates.
💰 Wind Energy Technician Salary in California
Estimated salary range for Wind Energy Technicians in California, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.
🎓 Wind Energy Technician Licensing in California
Credential required: GWO Basic Safety Training + OSHA 10 + manufacturer certifications
Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the California state licensing board before enrolling.
Schools and programs related to Wind Energy Technician in California
These listings are shown as related training options for Wind Energy Technician in California. Before enrolling, compare program length, total cost, credential outcomes, and how well each option matches local employer demand.
Brownson Technical School
UEI College-Fresno
UEI College-Riverside
Institute for Business and Technology
UEI College-Garden Grove
Institute of Technology
UEI College-Reseda
UEI College-Chula Vista
UEI College-Huntington Park
UEI College-Gardena
UEI College-Bakersfield
UEI College-Oceanside
Capstone College
UEI College-Stockton
UEI College-West Covina
National Career Education
San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster
Mayfield College
CET-Coachella
UEI College-Sacramento
DeHart Technical School
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
InterCoast Colleges-Rancho Cordova
InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
CET-San Jose
San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
CET-Colton
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
American College of Healthcare and Technology
ATA College
National Polytechnic College
CET-Salinas
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