Wind turbine service technicians salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,230 | $23.67 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,120 | $30.83 |
| Mean (average) | $68,980 | $33.16 |
| 90th percentile | $92,460 | $44.45 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Wind turbine service technicians pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 25 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $66,330 | $51,240 | $92,700 | 80 | 0.4 |
| California | $77,910 | $59,980 | $114,270 | 400 | 0.34 |
| Colorado | $74,740 | $57,370 | $99,650 | 410 | 2.24 |
| Idaho | $60,810 | $56,890 | $82,160 | 40 | 0.69 |
| Indiana | $76,680 | $56,470 | $82,250 | 140 | 0.66 |
| Iowa | $74,880 | $57,630 | $100,410 | 900 | 8.97 |
| Kansas | $78,240 | $42,920 | $94,470 | 330 | 3.63 |
| Maine | $59,220 | $53,290 | $78,980 | 50 | 1.27 |
| Michigan | $62,800 | $51,260 | $92,460 | 70 | 0.24 |
| Minnesota | $65,000 | $59,010 | $93,890 | 450 | 2.37 |
| Mississippi | $50,040 | $47,130 | $62,590 | 30 | 0.46 |
| Missouri | $65,230 | $56,410 | $86,390 | 80 | 0.41 |
| Montana | $62,360 | $61,160 | $93,430 | 40 | 1.31 |
| New Mexico | $57,230 | $48,760 | $79,400 | 330 | 5.94 |
| New York | $81,330 | $57,280 | $97,190 | 390 | 0.62 |
| North Carolina | $66,380 | $60,730 | $98,410 | 120 | 0.38 |
| North Dakota | $66,700 | $51,360 | $105,330 | 310 | 11.28 |
| Ohio | $73,880 | $47,880 | $95,050 | 120 | 0.35 |
| Oklahoma | $59,290 | $45,270 | $74,080 | 340 | 3.1 |
| Oregon | $61,820 | $42,630 | $87,510 | 150 | 1.2 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,830 | $48,030 | $87,950 | 50 | 0.13 |
| South Dakota | $73,820 | $46,350 | $79,300 | 180 | 6.18 |
| Texas | $61,950 | $48,830 | $78,280 | 3,890 | 4.3 |
| Washington | $75,880 | $60,730 | $85,810 | 210 | 0.9 |
| Wyoming | $62,830 | $60,150 | $96,820 | 90 | 4.98 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for wind turbine service technicians
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,500. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 14.7%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for wind turbine service technicians
- Typical entry education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Wind Energy Technology/Technician CIP 15.1704
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician CIP 47.0303
- Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0701
- Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0704
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
- Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
- Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
- Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
- 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.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (in demand)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Project (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- Structured query language SQL (hot technology)
- Computerized diagnostic software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- IBM Maximo Asset Management
- Industrial control systems software
- Programmable logic controller PLC software
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Vestas Wind Systems A/S Vestas Remote Panel
Transferable skills for career changers: Operations Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Complex Problem Solving, Quality Control Analysis.
Common job titles: Field Service Technician, Renewable Energy Technician, Service Technician, Troubleshooting Technician, Wind Farm Support Specialist, Wind Technician, Wind Turbine Operator, Wind Turbine Service Technician, Wind Turbine Technician, Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Technician.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do wind turbine service technicians make?
The national median annual wage for wind turbine service technicians was $64,120 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $49,230 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $92,460. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do wind turbine service technicians need?
BLS lists postsecondary nondegree award as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and long-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is wind turbine service technicians a growing career?
BLS projects employment of wind turbine service technicians to change +29.5% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,500 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay wind turbine service technicians the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were New York ($81,330), Kansas ($78,240), California ($77,910). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.