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Wind Energy Operations Managers in District of Columbia

Wind energy operations managers oversee the day-to-day running of wind farms, handling staff supervision, equipment maintenance, finances, and facility planning. They work at wind energy facilities, coordinating between technicians, contractors, and corporate offices to keep turbines operating efficiently and safely. In District of Columbia the median pay is $175,720 a year, 24% above the national median of $141,900.

$175,720median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$156,730–$195,190middle half earn
18,570employed in District of Columbia
$141,900U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge areas

Administration and ManagementMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityPersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministrative

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O*NET-SOC 11-9199.09. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.