Top 8 cities for wind turbine service technicians by average salary
| Charlotte, NC | $85,260 |
|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $74,200 |
| Bismarck, ND | $71,950 |
| Greeley, CO | $68,740 |
| Houston, TX | $65,230 |
| Austin, TX | $62,100 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,650 |
| Dallas, TX | $60,030 |
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Wind Turbine Service Technicians salary by state
California pays wind turbine service technicians the most statewide, $86,120 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $86,120 | $77,910 | 400 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $81,230 | $81,330 | 390 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $74,220 | $66,380 | 120 | 1 | $85,260 | $85,260 |
| Washington | $73,910 | $75,880 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $73,800 | $78,240 | 330 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $73,190 | $76,680 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $73,070 | $74,880 | 900 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Dakota | $72,800 | $66,700 | 310 | 1 | $71,950 | $71,950 |
| Colorado | $72,310 | $74,740 | 410 | 2 | $74,200 | $68,740 |
| Minnesota | $72,170 | $65,000 | 450 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $71,810 | $62,360 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wyoming | $71,770 | $62,830 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $71,450 | $73,880 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $71,030 | $66,330 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $68,420 | $65,230 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $67,830 | $62,800 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $67,700 | $73,820 | 180 | 1 | $60,650 | $60,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,400 | $60,830 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $66,000 | $60,810 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $64,310 | $61,950 | 3,890 | 3 | $65,230 | $60,030 |
| Maine | $62,890 | $59,220 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $61,740 | $61,820 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $61,270 | $59,290 | 340 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $58,560 | $57,230 | 330 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $54,140 | $50,040 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Wind Turbine Service Technicians salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $85,260 | $77,950 | $40.99 | 40 |
| Denver, CO | $74,200 | $74,740 | $35.67 | 160 |
| Bismarck, ND | $71,950 | $66,700 | $34.59 | 70 |
| Greeley, CO | $68,740 | $62,150 | $33.05 | 30 |
| Houston, TX | $65,230 | $64,050 | $31.36 | 1,120 |
| Austin, TX | $62,100 | $61,930 | $29.86 | 130 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,650 | $62,650 | $29.16 | 100 |
| Dallas, TX | $60,030 | $57,890 | $28.86 | 400 |
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- Maintenance Workers, MachineryU.S. average $64,610
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- Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralU.S. average $53,780
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- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherU.S. average $53,850
Wind Turbine Service Technicians salary: questions
Where do wind turbine service technicians make the most money?
In Charlotte, NC, with an average of $85,260 a year, among the 8 metro areas we cover.
What is the average wind turbine service technicians salary in the U.S.?
$68,980 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $64,120, so half of wind turbine service technicians earn more than that and half less.
What salary should wind turbine service technicians ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of wind turbine service technicians nationwide earn between $58,840 (25th percentile) and $78,010 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays wind turbine service technicians the most?
California, with a statewide average of $86,120 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is wind turbine service technicians pay the lowest?
Dallas, TX, at $60,030 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9081.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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