Wind Turbine Service Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for wind turbine service technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$86,120
- New York$81,230
- North Carolina$74,220
- Washington$73,910
- Kansas$73,800
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$54,140
- New Mexico$58,560
- Oklahoma$61,270
- Oregon$61,740
- Maine$62,890
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $86,120 | $77,910 | $41 | +24.8% | 400 |
| 2 | New York | $81,230 | $81,330 | $39 | +17.8% | 390 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $74,220 | $66,380 | $36 | +7.6% | 120 |
| 4 | Washington | $73,910 | $75,880 | $36 | +7.1% | 210 |
| 5 | Kansas | $73,800 | $78,240 | $35 | +7% | 330 |
| 6 | Indiana | $73,190 | $76,680 | $35 | +6.1% | 140 |
| 7 | Iowa | $73,070 | $74,880 | $35 | +5.9% | 900 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $72,800 | $66,700 | $35 | +5.5% | 310 |
| 9 | Colorado | $72,310 | $74,740 | $35 | +4.8% | 410 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $72,170 | $65,000 | $35 | +4.6% | 450 |
| 11 | Montana | $71,810 | $62,360 | $35 | +4.1% | 40 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $71,770 | $62,830 | $35 | +4% | 90 |
| 13 | Ohio | $71,450 | $73,880 | $34 | +3.6% | 120 |
| 14 | Arizona | $71,030 | $66,330 | $34 | +3% | 80 |
| 15 | Missouri | $68,420 | $65,230 | $33 | -0.8% | 80 |
| 16 | Michigan | $67,830 | $62,800 | $33 | -1.7% | 70 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $67,700 | $73,820 | $33 | -1.9% | 180 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $67,400 | $60,830 | $32 | -2.3% | 50 |
| 19 | Idaho | $66,000 | $60,810 | $32 | -4.3% | 40 |
| 20 | Texas | $64,310 | $61,950 | $31 | -6.8% | 3,890 |
| 21 | Maine | $62,890 | $59,220 | $30 | -8.8% | 50 |
| 22 | Oregon | $61,740 | $61,820 | $30 | -10.5% | 150 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $61,270 | $59,290 | $29 | -11.2% | 340 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $58,560 | $57,230 | $28 | -15.1% | 330 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $54,140 | $50,040 | $26 | -21.5% | 30 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 24 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $78,190 | $71,590 | 270 |
| 2 | East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $78,140 | $76,430 | 60 |
| 3 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $77,950 | $85,260 | 40 |
| 4 | Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $77,770 | $73,390 | 140 |
| 5 | Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $76,310 | $77,390 | 90 |
| 6 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $75,880 | $75,650 | 80 |
| 7 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $74,740 | $74,200 | 160 |
| 8 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $73,010 | $77,620 | 100 |
| 9 | Bismarck, ND | $66,700 | $71,950 | 70 |
| 10 | Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $66,320 | $71,990 | 190 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing wind turbine service technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $115,320 | $113,130 | 50 |
| 2 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $82,440 | $86,620 | 80 |
| 3 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $82,440 | $86,620 | 80 |
| 4 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $82,440 | $86,620 | 80 |
| 5 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $77,170 | $77,280 | 430 |
| 6 | Other Electric Power Generation | $75,030 | $75,090 | 40 |
| 7 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $73,010 | $78,240 | — |
| 8 | Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $73,010 | $78,240 | — |
| 9 | Specialty Trade Contractors | $72,470 | $67,920 | — |
| 10 | Building Equipment Contractors | $72,470 | $67,920 | — |
| 11 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $72,470 | $67,920 | — |
| 12 | Repair and Maintenance | $70,670 | $69,840 | 1,440 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do wind turbine service technicians make in the U.S.?
The median wind turbine service technicians salary in the United States is $64,120 per year (mean $68,980), and about 80% earn between $49,230 and $92,460.
How much do wind turbine service technicians make per hour?
Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $68,980 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays wind turbine service technicians the most?
California has the highest average pay for wind turbine service technicians at $86,120 per year (median $77,910).
What is the job outlook for wind turbine service technicians?
Employment is projected to change +49.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 2,300 openings per year.