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Wind Energy Development Managers in Pennsylvania

Wind Energy Development Managers in Pennsylvania

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

$129,170 Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania)
$169,952 National Median Annual Wage
24,480 Pennsylvania Employment
Considerable Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Wind Energy Development Managers Make in Pennsylvania?

For a wind energy development managers working in Pennsylvania, wages run about $129,170 per year (or roughly $62.10/hour).Annual wages span from $74,030 at the 10th percentile to $210,050 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $74,030 $35.59
25th percentile $97,910 $47.07
Median (50th) $129,170 $62.10
75th percentile $165,650 $79.64
90th percentile $210,050 $100.99
Salary ranges for Wind Energy Development Managers in Pennsylvania

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Pennsylvania compared to the national average — is 0.99.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, wind energy development managers earn a median of $169,952 per year ($81.71/hour), below the Pennsylvania median.

Wind Energy Development Managers earnings in Pennsylvania vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 97,662 wind energy development managers in the U.S.. In Pennsylvania alone, approximately 24,480 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 5,640 wind energy development managers.

Wind Energy Development Managers in Pennsylvania vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Wind Energy Development Managers

Top Pennsylvania Metros for Wind Energy Development Managers

These are the Pennsylvania metros with the most wind energy development managers in Pennsylvania.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 13,830 $138,940
Pittsburgh, PA 4,570 $125,570
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 1,670 $122,600
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 1,100 $125,570
York-Hanover, PA 590 $129,750
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA 570 $108,730
Lancaster, PA 550 $107,100
Reading, PA 450 $121,540
Erie, PA 220 $101,280
State College, PA 200 $108,490
Altoona, PA 140 $102,220
Chambersburg, PA 130 $118,320
Lebanon, PA 120 $105,610
Williamsport, PA 120 $103,460
Johnstown, PA 110 $102,030
Gettysburg, PA 80 $131,590

Top States for Wind Energy Development Managers Employment

These states have the highest employment of wind energy development 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 Development Managers

These states pay the most for wind energy development 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

Top wind energy development managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  3.8 / 5
0
5
Coordination  3.6 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

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

Administration and Management  4.1 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.8 / 5
0
5
Building and Construction  3.8 / 5
0
5
Engineering and Technology  3.7 / 5
0
5
Economics and Accounting  3.4 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  3.3 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for wind energy development managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, wind energy development managers typically:

  • Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensure that wind project needs and objectives are met.
  • Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
  • Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land use, or interconnection agreements.
  • Create wind energy project plans, including project scope, goals, tasks, resources, schedules, costs, contingencies, or other project information.
  • Supervise the work of subcontractors or consultants to ensure quality and conformance to specifications or budgets.
  • Develop scope of work for wind project functions, such as design, site assessment, environmental studies, surveying, or field support services.
  • Provide verbal or written project status reports to project teams, management, subcontractors, customers, or owners.
  • Update schedules, estimates, forecasts, or budgets for wind projects.
  • Prepare or assist in the preparation of applications for environmental, building, or other required permits.
  • Review or evaluate proposals or bids to make recommendations regarding awarding of contracts.
  • Manage site assessments or environmental studies for wind fields.
  • Prepare wind project documentation, including diagrams or layouts.

Work Activities

  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Getting Information
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Scheduling Work and Activities

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

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Also Known As

Business Development Director, Business Development Manager, Development Director, Development Manager, Energy Director, Energy Project Director, Environmental Projects Advisor, Project Development Leader, Renewable Energy Civil Foreman, Renewable Energy Field Coordinator, Renewable Energy Project Handler, Renewable Energy Project Manager, Renewable Power Director, Renewable Project Management and Construction Director, Wind Development Director.

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