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Wind Energy Operations Managers in California

Wind Energy Operations Managers in California

Considering working as a Wind Energy Operations Managers in California? Here’s what the data says. All managers not listed separately.

$170,740 Median Annual Wage (California)
$122,567 National Median Annual Wage
103,510 California Employment
Medium Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Wind Energy Operations Managers Make in California?

The wind energy operations managers working in California, the median annual wage is $170,740 per year (or about $82.09/hour).

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $96,140 $46.22
25th percentile $129,200 $62.12
Median (50th) $170,740 $82.09
75th percentile $217,310 $104.48
90th percentile n/a n/a
Salary ranges for Wind Energy Operations Managers in California

The job concentration index in California compared to the national average — is 1.40, suggesting that wind energy operations managers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, wind energy operations managers earn a median of $122,567 per year ($58.93/hour), above the California median.

Wind Energy Operations Managers earnings in California vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 122,525 wind energy operations managers nationwide. In California alone, approximately 103,510 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 5,640 wind energy operations managers.

Wind Energy Operations Managers in California vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Wind Energy Operations Managers

Top California Metros for Wind Energy Operations Managers

The metro areas below employ the most wind energy operations managers in California.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 32,970 $165,340
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA 22,980 $203,030
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 13,530 $215,120
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA 10,130 $167,000
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA 3,990 $160,490
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 3,950 $134,630
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 1,400 $156,290
Fresno, CA 1,120 $128,840
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA 910 $162,530
Bakersfield-Delano, CA 750 $143,430
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 620 $155,700
Stockton-Lodi, CA 590 $132,060
Modesto, CA 460 $156,000
Vallejo, CA 400 $152,220
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA 390 $124,710
El Centro, CA 370 $140,280
Salinas, CA 360 $131,420
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 350 $162,740
Napa, CA 230 $145,750
Visalia, CA 230 $123,480
Chico, CA 210 $117,890
Redding, CA 190 $122,200
Merced, CA 160 $121,340
Yuba City, CA 110 $121,950
Hanford-Corcoran, CA 90 $131,350

Top States for Wind Energy Operations Managers Employment

View the states that employ the most wind energy operations managers work.

State Number Employed
California 103,510
Texas 53,070
Florida 46,500
Georgia 36,520
Pennsylvania 24,480
New Jersey 24,000
Virginia 22,210
North Carolina 21,150
Maryland 20,810
District of Columbia 18,180
Tennessee 17,260
New York 16,640
Louisiana 15,360
Wisconsin 13,910
Colorado 13,710
Nevada 10,990
Washington 10,740
Massachusetts 10,670
Ohio 9,390
Arizona 9,280

Highest-Paying States for Wind Energy Operations Managers

Where wind energy operations managers earn the most: wind energy operations managers.

State Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts $172,380
District of Columbia $171,910
California $170,740
Delaware $170,310
Washington $165,080
Colorado $164,010
New Jersey $163,630
Virginia $162,610
New York $161,360
Minnesota $158,680

Skills

Key wind energy operations managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  3.9 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Management of Personnel Resources  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Administration and Management  4.1 / 5
0
5
Mechanical  3.9 / 5
0
5
Engineering and Technology  3.6 / 5
0
5
Public Safety and Security  3.5 / 5
0
5
Personnel and Human Resources  3.5 / 5
0
5
Administrative  3.3 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for wind energy operations managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations or policies.
  • Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or technical issues.
  • Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usage, or substation events.
  • Oversee the maintenance of wind field equipment or structures, such as towers, transformers, electrical collector systems, roadways, or other site assets.
  • Prepare wind field operational budgets.
  • Develop relationships and communicate with customers, site managers, developers, land owners, authorities, utility representatives, or residents.
  • Maintain operations records, such as work orders, site inspection forms, or other documentation.
  • Recruit or select wind operations employees, contractors, or subcontractors.
  • Provide technical support to wind field customers, employees, or subcontractors.
  • Estimate costs associated with operations, including repairs or preventive maintenance.
  • Monitor and maintain records of daily facility operations.
  • Establish goals, objectives, or priorities for wind field operations.

Work Activities

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Working with Computers
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

Related occupations to wind energy operations managers include:

Also Known As

Clean Energy Site Manager, Energy Environmental Manager, Energy Operations Manager, Energy Quality Control Manager (Energy QC Manager), Energy Services Manager, Offshore Energy Environmental Manager, Offshore Wind Operations Manager, Renewable Energy Development Manager, Service Site Manager, Site Manager, Turbine Site Manager, Wind Facilities Manager, Wind Farm Operations Manager, Wind Field Service Manager, Wind Operations Manager.

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