How Much Does a Wind Turbine Technicians Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$64,120
Wind turbine technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $64,120 a year, or $30.83 an hour. Half of wind turbine technicians earn more than $64,120 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $92,460.
Pay percentiles for wind turbine technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.67 | $49,230 |
| 25th | $28.29 | $58,840 |
| 50th (median) | $30.83 | $64,120 |
| 75th | $37.51 | $78,010 |
| 90th | $44.45 | $92,460 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Wind Turbine Service Technicians (SOC 49-9081). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for wind turbine technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $81,330 | $39.10 | +27% |
| Kansas | $78,240 | $37.62 | +22% |
| California | $77,910 | $37.46 | +22% |
| Indiana | $76,680 | $36.87 | +20% |
| Washington | $75,880 | $36.48 | +18% |
| Iowa | $74,880 | $36.00 | +17% |
| Colorado | $74,740 | $35.94 | +17% |
| Ohio | $73,880 | $35.52 | +15% |
| South Dakota | $73,820 | $35.49 | +15% |
| North Dakota | $66,700 | $32.07 | +4% |
| United States | $64,120 | $30.83 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many wind turbine technicians are there?
BLS counts about 9,980 wind turbine technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Wind Turbine Service Technicians”. The most jobs are in Texas (3,890), Iowa (900) and Minnesota (450).
The mean (average) annual wage is $68,980, higher than the median of $64,120.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,343
- Biweekly
- $2,466
- Weekly
- $1,233
- Daily (8 hours)
- $247
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do wind turbine technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for wind turbine technicians is $30.83. The middle 50% earn between $28.29 and $37.51 an hour.
Which state pays wind turbine technicians the most?
New York has the highest median wage for wind turbine technicians at $81,330, +27% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for wind turbine technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of wind turbine technicians earn less than $49,230 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.