Wind electric power generation
NAICS Code: 221115
BLS projects Wind electric power generation to grow +81.4% through 2034 - 79.0 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 100% of them. It is one of the faster-growing industries in the dataset.
Where Wind electric power generation sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Wind electric power generation sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
81.4% Top 1% higher than 99%+ of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more industries. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Expansion read
Signature: +81.4% projected BLS growth for Wind electric power generation .
Growth is projected above the typical industry, while the public-company sample in this sector is mid-sized - treat the listed firms as illustrative peers rather than a complete employer census.
NAICS 221115 · 11,200 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Wind electric power generation.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Wind electric power generation (NAICS 221115) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Wind electric power generation | 11,200 | +81.4% |
| Scenic and sightseeing transportation, land | 10,800 | +2.0% |
| Technical and trade schools; local | 10,600 | +2.7% |
| Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical media | 10,500 | -41.3% |
| Rooming and boarding houses, dormitories, and workers' camps | 10,400 | +0.5% |
| Tobacco manufacturing | 10,400 | -15.0% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Wind electric power generation?
As of 2024, the Wind electric power generation industry employs approximately 11,200 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Wind electric power generation growing or declining?
The Wind electric power generation industry is projected to grow by 81.4% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +9,200 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Wind electric power generation?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Wind electric power generation. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Wind electric power generation industry?
AI impact on the Wind electric power generation industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
Where to look next under expansion
What to do with this
Use Wind electric power generation's employment and exposure numbers above to look up individual employers and occupations, not just the industry aggregate.
- See how public employers in this and other industries rank nationwide by AI displacement risk. Employer AI risk rankings
- Browse individual occupations to see exposure and wage detail below the industry level. Browse all occupations
- Compare this industry's outlook against a specific occupation or employer using the interactive tool. Workforce comparison tool
Industry-level figures are aggregates; individual employer and occupation outcomes vary.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts