This Is the Hottest Job in the US

For the fastest-growing job in the US, working remotely is required. But those with a fear of heights need not apply.

Employment of wind-turbine service technicians will increase almost 45% over the next decade, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts—faster than in any other occupation, bolstered by the federal government’s renewable energy push. As makers and operators of wind farms expand training and hiring, experienced technicians can make about $80,000 a year without a college degree—though they must be willing to travel extensively, endure extreme weather and lug 50 pounds of gear up long ladders to confined spaces.

Job postings for wind-turbine techs in the US have risen sixfold since 2018, according to data tracker Revelio Labs, and recent industry difficulties haven’t slowed the pace. The sector has been battered by soaring costs, higher interest rates and supply chain bottlenecks, prompting delays and cancellations of offshore projects that could have employed thousands. But there’s more than enough demand from onshore installations—which make up the bulk of the $16.4 billion US wind power market—for turbine companies to increase hiring at a double-digit clip. And industry experts say offshore wind will ramp up again, too.

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