Average Salary for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
SOC 49-9081 · Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Wind Turbine Service Technicians in the United States is $62,580 ($30.09/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $49,110 at the 10th percentile to $88,090 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 11,220 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 28.2% since 2014.
Median Annual
$62,580
Mean Annual
$67,580
10th Pct
$49,110
75th Pct
$75,640
Employment
11,220
Salary Distribution
$49k
10th
$59k
25th
$63k
Median
$76k
75th
$88k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,370 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $66,220 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $63,060 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,050 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $61,920 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,900 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,800 |
| Abilene, TX | $59,750 |
| Amarillo, TX | $57,990 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $85,570 |
| New Jersey | $81,920 |
| New York | $76,970 |
| Ohio | $76,960 |
| California | $75,330 |
| North Dakota | $75,110 |
| Wyoming | $74,640 |
| Kansas | $73,220 |
| Washington | $71,150 |
| South Carolina | $70,400 |
| Missouri | $68,160 |
| Indiana | $67,070 |
| Arizona | $66,710 |
| Oregon | $66,030 |
| North Carolina | $65,650 |
| Colorado | $64,630 |
| New Mexico | $64,390 |
| Alaska | $64,220 |
| Minnesota | $62,940 |
| Iowa | $62,040 |
| Texas | $61,790 |
| Michigan | $60,920 |
| Oklahoma | $59,620 |
| Maine | $58,990 |
| South Dakota | $57,780 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Wind Turbine Service Technicians broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $111,080 |
| Other Electric Power Generation | $87,880 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $72,450 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $71,990 |
| Wholesale Trade | $66,710 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $66,710 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $66,710 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $66,290 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $66,290 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $66,290 |
| Facilities Support Services | $66,090 |
| Utilities | $64,630 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $64,630 |
| Utilities | $64,630 |
| Manufacturing | $64,330 |
| Wind Electric Power Generation | $64,170 |
| Engineering Services | $64,030 |
| Utility System Construction | $63,070 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $63,070 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $63,070 |
| Construction | $63,060 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $62,570 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | $62,050 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $62,050 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $61,790 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $61,790 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $61,790 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $61,210 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $61,210 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $61,210 |
| Temporary Help Services | $46,350 |
| Employment Services | $46,350 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $46,350 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $46,350 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,580 |
| 2023 | $61,770 |
| 2022 | $57,320 |
| 2021 | $56,260 |
| 2020 | $56,230 |
| 2019 | $52,910 |
| 2018 | $54,370 |
| 2017 | $53,880 |
| 2016 | $52,260 |
| 2015 | $51,050 |
| 2014 | $48,800 |