
The economic, geopolitical and, above all, climate crisis are creating new work paths in recent years, as a significant number of branches tend to disappear from the work map, while others are born and bring innovation. The job of the future has already been revealed: Wind Turbine Technician in the US with an annual salary of $80,000!
According to the country's Labor Office, employment in this sector is expected to grow by nearly 45% in the next 10 years, the highest rate of any other sector. Those U.S. jobs have grown sixfold since 2018, according to data from Revelio Labs, and recent industry struggles haven't slowed the pace of growth.
The necessity for an immediate departure from fossil fuels with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in a few decades will accelerate the procedures for the construction of Renewable Energy Sources and therefore will also open new jobs. Therefore, an experienced technician can earn up to $80,000 per year without even having a college degree. It is enough that he wants to travel constantly, withstand extreme weather conditions and, above all, not be afraid of heights.
Over the next 10 years, the US will add another 120 GW of wind power – an amount capable of powering 40 million households. According to analysts, this is enough to guarantee the long-term sustainability of employment in the sector.
Entry-level technicians are paid $21-$27 an hour or $50,000 for a 50-hour work week. If someone is willing to travel and work overtime, they can earn as much as $30,000 more.
No special qualifications are required, however the new employee must obtain a certificate through a course lasting 9-14 months.