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Wind Energy Operations Managers in New York

Wind Energy Operations Managers in New York

Want to work as a Wind Energy Operations Managers in New York? Here’s what you need to know. All managers not listed separately.

$161,360 Median Annual Wage (New York)
$122,567 National Median Annual Wage
16,640 New York Employment
Medium Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Wind Energy Operations Managers Make in New York?

The wind energy operations managers working in New York, wages run about $161,360 per year (or roughly $77.58/hour).

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $82,720 $39.77
25th percentile $115,170 $55.37
Median (50th) $161,360 $77.58
75th percentile $213,500 $102.64
90th percentile n/a n/a
Salary ranges for Wind Energy Operations Managers in New York

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in New York relative to the national average — is 0.43, meaning fewer wind energy operations managers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, wind energy operations managers earn a median of $122,567 per year ($58.93/hour), higher than the New York median.

Wind Energy Operations Managers earnings in New York vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 122,525 wind energy operations managers in the U.S.. In New York alone, approximately 16,640 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 5,640 wind energy operations managers.

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

Top New York Metros for Wind Energy Operations Managers

These are the New York metros with the most wind energy operations managers in New York.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 28,550 $168,680
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 1,020 $114,430
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY 860 $133,180
Rochester, NY 510 $131,580
Syracuse, NY 420 $142,560
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY 230 $124,100
Binghamton, NY 190 $171,190
Utica-Rome, NY 100 $110,120
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY 80 $124,090
Glens Falls, NY 50 $114,480
Ithaca, NY 50 $107,580
Kingston, NY 40 $102,180

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

These states pay the most for 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

The most important 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

Key abilities 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

Wind Energy Operations Managers typically:

  • 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

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

Other careers like 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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