Wind Turbine Technician Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$57,000
national median salary
$48,000 to $70,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $64,120 for Wind Turbine Service Technicians (SOC 49-9081) across the United States, based on 9,980 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$49,230
25th percentile
$58,840
Median
$64,120
75th percentile
$78,010
90th percentile
$92,460
Workers surveyed
9,980
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$62,580
May 2025 release
$64,120
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Wind Turbine Service Technicians (SOC 49-9081) rather than Wind Turbine Technicianspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 49-9081Highest Paying
$78,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$60,000
Providence, RI
Lowest Paying
$45,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 49-9081. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Wind Turbine Technician salary in the United States at $57,000 in 2026, within a range of $48,000 to $70,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Francisco is the highest of the 81 cities at $78,000, while Providence offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Willingness to work at extreme heights, travel to remote wind farm locations, and experience with specific turbine manufacturers like Vestas or GE Vernova drive pay variance.
Wind Turbine Technician salary by city.
Skills that increase Wind Turbine Technician pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Wind Turbine Technicians based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $7,980 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Willingness to work at extreme heights, travel to remote wind farm locations, and experience with specific turbine manufacturers like Vestas or GE Vernova drive pay variance. Offshore wind technicians earn 20 to 35% more than onshore peers due to hazardous conditions and extended deployments.
Entry-level Wind Technicians earn $48,000 to $52,000 after completing a certificate program. Experienced technicians with three to five years reach $55,000 to $65,000. Lead Technicians and Site Managers command $68,000 to $85,000, with regional operations directors exceeding $95,000.
Per diem allowances for travel assignments can add $8,000 to $15,000 annually. Overtime during peak maintenance seasons adds another $5,000 to $10,000. Employers typically provide comprehensive safety training and gear at no cost.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Wind Turbine Technicians typically earn $55,000 (3% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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