Wind Turbine Technician Salary (2025)
Energy · SOC Code 49-9081 · 2-year apprenticeship
National Salary Range
Wind Turbine Technician salaries range from $55,491 to $82,594 median across cities, depending on location, union membership, and experience level.
Wind Turbine Technician Salary by City
| City | Median | Range (10th-90th) | COL-Adjusted | Grade | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $82,594 | $50,232 – $127,887 | $44,168 | B | 12,148 |
| San Francisco, CA | $79,770 | $48,857 – $117,135 | $41,984 | B | 17,433 |
| Boston, MA | $78,075 | $49,129 – $114,837 | $51,365 | B | 12,309 |
| Chicago, IL | $76,542 | $48,606 – $111,907 | $71,535 | A | 8,755 |
| Seattle, WA | $75,713 | $47,680 – $113,728 | $50,814 | B | 6,536 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $73,060 | $47,492 – $103,790 | $44,012 | B | 14,835 |
| Portland, OR | $70,956 | $44,525 – $109,560 | $54,582 | A | 7,462 |
| Houston, TX | $69,298 | $44,950 – $104,174 | $72,185 | A | 4,521 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $68,498 | $40,836 – $103,044 | $64,621 | A | 7,967 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $68,405 | $42,861 – $101,169 | $59,483 | A | 8,581 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $68,003 | $42,001 – $99,515 | $65,388 | A | 10,245 |
| St. Louis, MO | $66,621 | $41,984 – $98,223 | $74,023 | A | 7,124 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,491 | $39,531 – $95,404 | $65,187 | A | 8,415 |
| Detroit, MI | $66,382 | $40,902 – $103,067 | $74,587 | A | 6,592 |
| Nashville, TN | $65,729 | $39,618 – $92,788 | $63,815 | A | 6,397 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $65,010 | $38,689 – $92,263 | $63,117 | A | 7,624 |
| Atlanta, GA | $64,510 | $38,776 – $91,804 | $60,858 | A | 8,509 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $64,074 | $41,676 – $95,977 | $69,646 | A | 5,863 |
| Columbus, OH | $64,066 | $39,275 – $94,654 | $68,888 | A | 4,416 |
| Denver, CO | $63,482 | $39,051 – $94,766 | $49,595 | B | 7,703 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,382 | $37,991 – $87,811 | $63,940 | A | 5,299 |
| Kansas City, MO | $60,367 | $35,781 – $87,604 | $64,220 | A | 4,808 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,669 | $38,596 – $85,854 | $66,299 | A | 5,938 |
| Tampa, FL | $58,957 | $36,528 – $89,982 | $58,373 | A | 10,077 |
| Charlotte, NC | $58,938 | $37,683 – $91,309 | $60,141 | A | 4,999 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $57,996 | $34,298 – $82,991 | $55,765 | A | 5,671 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $57,628 | $37,401 – $81,537 | $63,327 | A | 4,338 |
| Miami, FL | $56,992 | $35,641 – $85,242 | $46,715 | B | 10,356 |
| New Orleans, LA | $55,546 | $33,768 – $79,115 | $58,469 | A | 4,873 |
| Raleigh, NC | $55,491 | $33,255 – $78,143 | $55,491 | A | 4,645 |
About Wind Turbine Technician Pay
Wind Turbine Technicians earn a national median salary of $66,008 based on 2025 BLS occupational wage data. The highest-paying city for this trade is New York at $82,594 median, while Raleigh offers the lowest at $55,491.
Becoming a wind turbine technician typically requires a 2-year apprenticeship program. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) can expect around $50,232, while master-level tradespeople (90th percentile) earn $127,887 or more. With 24% wage growth over the past 5 years, this trade is growing faster than average.
See how this compares to other trades on our highest paying trades ranking, or browse the best cities for trade workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for wind turbine technicians is $66,008 based on 2025 BLS data. Pay ranges from $55,491 to $82,594 depending on city, experience, and union status.
New York offers the highest median pay for wind turbine technicians at $82,594. However, cost of living matters — the COL-adjusted pay may tell a different story. Check our city-by-city breakdown above.
With a Trade Pay Score of A and 24% wage growth over 5 years, wind turbine technician is growing faster than many occupations. There are approximately 234,439 jobs nationwide across 30 metro areas.
Becoming a wind turbine technician typically requires a 2-year apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Entry-level pay starts around $50,232 (10th percentile).
Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. Trade Pay Scores are a composite of median wage vs. metro income, wage growth, job demand, and COL-adjusted pay.