Wind Turbine Service Technician Salary
Wind Turbine Service Technicians earn a median $64,120 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$64,120
$30.83 per hour
Range
$49,230 – $92,460
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
9,980
across the U.S.
Wind Turbine Service Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$53,700
per year · effective tax rate 16.3%
$4,475Monthly
$2,238Twice a month
$2,065Every 2 weeks
$25.82Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,514
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,975
- Medicare (1.45%)$930
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$53,700
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,230 | $23.67 | $41,736 |
| 25th percentile | $58,840 | $28.29 | $49,458 |
| Median (50th) | $64,120 | $30.83 | $53,700 |
| 75th percentile | $78,010 | $37.50 | $63,710 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,460 | $44.45 | $73,876 |
Best cities for wind turbine service technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $64,050 | $53,644 | $54,390 | 1,120 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Houston, TX — $64,050
Wind Turbine Service Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $81,330 | $62,251 | $57,280 – $97,190 | 390 |
| Kansas | $78,240 | $60,306 | $42,920 – $94,470 | 330 |
| California | $77,910 | $59,606 | $59,980 – $114,270 | 400 |
| Indiana | $76,680 | $60,542 | $56,470 – $82,250 | 140 |
| Washington | $75,880 | $62,212 | $60,730 – $85,810 | 210 |
| Iowa | $74,880 | $59,314 | $57,630 – $100,410 | 900 |
| Colorado | $74,740 | $58,829 | $57,370 – $99,650 | 410 |
| Ohio | $73,880 | $59,555 | $47,880 – $95,050 | 120 |
| South Dakota | $73,820 | $60,762 | $46,350 – $79,300 | 180 |
| North Dakota | $66,700 | $55,712 | $51,360 – $105,330 | 310 |
| North Carolina | $66,380 | $53,376 | $60,730 – $98,410 | 120 |
| Arizona | $66,330 | $54,027 | $51,240 – $92,700 | 80 |
| Missouri | $65,230 | $52,464 | $56,410 – $86,390 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $65,000 | $51,511 | $59,010 – $93,890 | 450 |
| Wyoming | $62,830 | $52,664 | $60,150 – $96,820 | 90 |
| Michigan | $62,800 | $50,222 | $51,260 – $92,460 | 70 |
| Montana | $62,360 | $50,112 | $61,160 – $93,430 | 40 |
| Texas | $61,950 | $51,957 | $48,830 – $78,280 | 3,890 |
| Oregon | $61,820 | $47,273 | $42,630 – $87,510 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,830 | $49,189 | $48,030 – $87,950 | 50 |
| Idaho | $60,810 | $48,926 | $56,890 – $82,160 | 40 |
| Oklahoma | $59,290 | $47,697 | $45,270 – $74,080 | 340 |
| Maine | $59,220 | $46,948 | $53,290 – $78,980 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $57,230 | $46,640 | $48,760 – $79,400 | 330 |
| Mississippi | $50,040 | $41,118 | $47,130 – $62,590 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wind turbine service technician make?
The national median salary for wind turbine service technicians is $64,120 a year ($30.83 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,230 and the top 10% earn over $92,460. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays wind turbine service technicians the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $81,330. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many wind turbine service technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 9,980 people work as wind turbine service technicians nationwide.