Wind Turbine Service Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for wind turbine service technicians in the U.S. is $64,120 ($30.83 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $64,120
- Mean annual wage
- $68,980
- Median hourly wage
- $30.83
- Employment
- 9,980
9,980 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,230 | $23.67 |
| 25th percentile | $58,840 | $28.29 |
| Median (50th) | $64,120 | $30.83 |
| 75th percentile | $78,010 | $37.51 |
| 90th percentile | $92,460 | $44.45 |
Highest-paying states for wind turbine service technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $81,330 | 390 |
| Kansas | $78,240 | 330 |
| California | $77,910 | 400 |
| Indiana | $76,680 | 140 |
| Washington | $75,880 | 210 |
| Iowa | $74,880 | 900 |
| Colorado | $74,740 | 410 |
| Ohio | $73,880 | 120 |
| South Dakota | $73,820 | 180 |
| North Dakota | $66,700 | 310 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $50,040 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $57,230 median annual wage
- Maine: $59,220 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $59,290 median annual wage
- Idaho: $60,810 median annual wage
About this occupation
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
Typical tasks
- Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
- Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
- Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
- Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 14.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 39.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.7% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Master's degree | 1.8% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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