Wind turbine services technician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level wind turbine services technician earnings begin at:
$30.23 per hour
$62,890 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level wind turbine services technician earnings begin at:
$24.55 per hour
$51,070 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level wind turbine services technician earnings begin at:
$22.47 per hour
$46,740 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level wind turbine services technician earnings begin at:
$20.42 per hour
$42,480 per year
10th percentile
Starting level wind turbine services technician earnings begin at:
$18.60 per hour
$38,680 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Wind turbine services technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | $77,840 |
| Colorado | $67,040 |
| North Dakota | $65,840 |
| Washington | $64,500 |
| Illinois | $63,430 |
| South Dakota | $59,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,690 |
| Kansas | $58,190 |
| Iowa | $57,670 |
| Oregon | $57,240 |
| California | $56,320 |
| Minnesota | $55,040 |
| Texas | $51,280 |
| New York | $49,080 |
| Oklahoma | $47,830 |
| New Mexico | $46,740 |
| Wyoming | $46,170 |
| Arkansas | $46,120 |
| Wisconsin | $45,360 |
| Indiana | $44,680 |
How do wind turbine services technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Wind turbine services technicians earn about the same as related careers in New Mexico. On average, they make less than industrial machinery mechanics but more than recreational vehicle service technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Industrial machinery mechanic salary | $57K |
| Radio mechanic salary | $57K |
| Wellhead pumper salary | $46K |
| Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $53K |
| Derrick operator salary | $46K |
| Wind turbine services technician salary | $47K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $42K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $38K |
| Extraction worker salary | $40K |
| Recreational vehicle service technician salary | $42K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)