Wind Turbine Technician Salary

With the massive growth and demand, wind turbine technician salaries are above average as indicated in the chart:

Job	Median Salary
Wind Turbine Technician	$51,050
​Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations	$42,790
All Occupations	$36,200

Apprentices’ wages start at 60 percent of a fully trained wind turbine technician’s wages. Apprentices receive pay increases as they learn to do more. The majority of wind turbine technician work full time, and they may also be on call to handle emergencies during evenings and weekends. When a wind turbine is not functioning, technicians must find the problem and make the necessary repairs as quickly as possible.
Wind turbine technicians often travel to rural areas, where many wind farms are located.

Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics

Wind Turbine Technicians enjoy a high salary with a median annual salary of $51,050.

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