National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
Wind Turbine Technician pay, ranked across all 50 states
Nationally, wind turbine technicians earn a median $64,120 a year ($30.83/hr), with the top 10% above $92,460. 9,980 people do this work in the US. Pick your state below for the full pay range, the apprenticeship path, and the 10-year math against a college degree.
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| # | State | Median | Top 10% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $81,330 | $97,190 | Details → |
| 2 | Kansas | $78,240 | $94,470 | Details → |
| 3 | California | $77,910 | $114,270 | Details → |
| 4 | Indiana | $76,680 | $82,250 | Details → |
| 5 | Washington | $75,880 | $85,810 | Details → |
| 6 | Iowa | $74,880 | $100,410 | Details → |
| 7 | Colorado | $74,740 | $99,650 | Details → |
| 8 | Ohio | $73,880 | $95,050 | Details → |
| 9 | South Dakota | $73,820 | $79,300 | Details → |
| 10 | North Dakota | $66,700 | $105,330 | Details → |
| 11 | North Carolina | $66,380 | $98,410 | Details → |
| 12 | Arizona | $66,330 | $92,700 | Details → |
| 13 | Missouri | $65,230 | $86,390 | Details → |
| 14 | Minnesota | $65,000 | $93,890 | Details → |
| 15 | Alabama (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 16 | Alaska (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 17 | Arkansas (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 18 | Connecticut (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 19 | Delaware (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 20 | Florida (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 21 | Georgia (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 22 | Hawaii (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 23 | Illinois (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 24 | Kentucky (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 25 | Louisiana (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 26 | Maryland (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 27 | Massachusetts (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 28 | Nebraska (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 29 | Nevada (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 30 | New Hampshire (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 31 | New Jersey (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 32 | Rhode Island (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 33 | South Carolina (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 34 | Tennessee (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 35 | Utah (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 36 | Vermont (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 37 | Virginia (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 38 | West Virginia (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 39 | Wisconsin (national est.) | $64,120 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 40 | Wyoming | $62,830 | $96,820 | Details → |
| 41 | Michigan | $62,800 | $92,460 | Details → |
| 42 | Montana | $62,360 | $93,430 | Details → |
| 43 | Texas | $61,950 | $78,280 | Details → |
| 44 | Oregon | $61,820 | $87,510 | Details → |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | $60,830 | $87,950 | Details → |
| 46 | Idaho | $60,810 | $82,160 | Details → |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $59,290 | $74,080 | Details → |
| 48 | Maine | $59,220 | $78,980 | Details → |
| 49 | New Mexico | $57,230 | $79,400 | Details → |
| 50 | Mississippi | $50,040 | $62,590 | Details → |
25 of 50 states currently show state-level BLS data; the rest show national estimates until the next data refresh.
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