Wind Turbine Service Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for wind turbine service technicians is $64,120 a year. By state, it ranges from $50,040 in Mississippi to $81,330 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,230
- 25th percentile
- $58,840
- Median
- $64,120
- 75th percentile
- $78,010
- Top 10%
- $92,460
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 9,980 jobs.
Median pay in 25 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $81,330 | +27% | $57,280 | $97,190 | 390 |
| 2 | Kansas | $78,240 | +22% | $42,920 | $94,470 | 330 |
| 3 | California | $77,910 | +22% | $59,980 | $114,270 | 400 |
| 4 | Indiana | $76,680 | +20% | $56,470 | $82,250 | 140 |
| 5 | Washington | $75,880 | +18% | $60,730 | $85,810 | 210 |
| 6 | Iowa | $74,880 | +17% | $57,630 | $100,410 | 900 |
| 7 | Colorado | $74,740 | +17% | $57,370 | $99,650 | 410 |
| 8 | Ohio | $73,880 | +15% | $47,880 | $95,050 | 120 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $73,820 | +15% | $46,350 | $79,300 | 180 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $66,700 | +4% | $51,360 | $105,330 | 310 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $66,380 | +4% | $60,730 | $98,410 | 120 |
| 12 | Arizona | $66,330 | +3% | $51,240 | $92,700 | 80 |
| 13 | Missouri | $65,230 | +2% | $56,410 | $86,390 | 80 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $65,000 | +1% | $59,010 | $93,890 | 450 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $62,830 | −2% | $60,150 | $96,820 | 90 |
| 16 | Michigan | $62,800 | −2% | $51,260 | $92,460 | 70 |
| 17 | Montana | $62,360 | −3% | $61,160 | $93,430 | 40 |
| 18 | Texas | $61,950 | −3% | $48,830 | $78,280 | 3,890 |
| 19 | Oregon | $61,820 | −4% | $42,630 | $87,510 | 150 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $60,830 | −5% | $48,030 | $87,950 | 50 |
| 21 | Idaho | $60,810 | −5% | $56,890 | $82,160 | 40 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $59,290 | −8% | $45,270 | $74,080 | 340 |
| 23 | Maine | $59,220 | −8% | $53,290 | $78,980 | 50 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $57,230 | −11% | $48,760 | $79,400 | 330 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $50,040 | −22% | $47,130 | $62,590 | 30 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Wind Turbine Service Technicians salary questions
Which state pays wind turbine service technicians the most?
New York, with a median of $81,330 a year (+27% vs. the national median of $64,120). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays wind turbine service technicians the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $50,040 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most wind turbine service technicians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 3,890, with a median of $61,950.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.