The average salary for a wind turbine technician in the United States is around $64,830 per year.
Avg Salary
Wind turbine technicians earn an average yearly salary of $64,830.
Wages typically start from $49,706 and go up to $84,556.
0% above national average Updated in 2023
Wind turbine technician earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Wind turbine technician salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
West Virginia | $77,840 |
Colorado | $72,480 |
Illinois | $63,640 |
New Mexico | $63,170 |
Minnesota | $62,890 |
Washington | $62,860 |
California | $62,390 |
New York | $61,370 |
Iowa | $60,460 |
Oregon | $60,190 |
Wisconsin | $59,420 |
North Carolina | $59,190 |
Texas | $51,560 |
Florida | $50,170 |
Idaho | $49,650 |
Nebraska | $49,640 |
Indiana | $49,620 |
Kansas | $48,670 |
South Dakota | $47,590 |
Oklahoma | $47,510 |
North Dakota | $46,910 |
Wyoming | $46,170 |
Arkansas | $46,120 |
Pennsylvania | $112,390 |
How do wind turbine technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Wind turbine technicians earn 6% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than power plant operators but more than industrial machinery mechanics.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Power plant operator salary | $92K |
Aviation inspector salary | $78K |
Millwright salary | $66K |
Wind turbine technician salary | $65K |
Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $60K |
Commercial diver salary | $57K |
Radio mechanic salary | $50K |
Industrial machinery mechanic salary | $50K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)