Wind turbine services technician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level wind turbine services technician earnings begin at:
$42.28 per hour
$87,950 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level wind turbine services technician earnings begin at:
$38.70 per hour
$80,500 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level wind turbine services technician earnings begin at:
$29.25 per hour
$60,830 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level wind turbine services technician earnings begin at:
$28.73 per hour
$59,760 per year
10th percentile
Starting level wind turbine services technician earnings begin at:
$23.09 per hour
$48,030 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Wind turbine services technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $81,330 |
| Kansas | $78,240 |
| California | $77,910 |
| West Virginia | $77,840 |
| Indiana | $76,680 |
| Washington | $75,880 |
| Iowa | $74,880 |
| Colorado | $74,740 |
| Ohio | $73,880 |
| South Dakota | $73,820 |
| North Dakota | $66,700 |
| North Carolina | $66,380 |
| Arizona | $66,330 |
| Missouri | $65,230 |
| Minnesota | $65,000 |
| Illinois | $63,430 |
| Wyoming | $62,830 |
| Michigan | $62,800 |
| Montana | $62,360 |
| Texas | $61,950 |
| Oregon | $61,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,830 |
| Idaho | $60,810 |
| Oklahoma | $59,290 |
| Maine | $59,220 |
| New Mexico | $57,230 |
| Mississippi | $50,040 |
| Arkansas | $46,120 |
| Wisconsin | $45,360 |
How do wind turbine services technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Wind turbine services technicians earn 7% less than similar careers in Pennsylvania. On average, they make less than power plant operators but more than hydroelectric plant technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Power plant operator salary | $96K |
| Radio mechanic salary | $103K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $78K |
| Millwright salary | $64K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $62K |
| Wind turbine services technician salary | $61K |
| Industrial machinery mechanic salary | $64K |
| Rigger salary | $60K |
| Derrick operator salary | $60K |
| Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $51K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)