The median annual wage for wind turbine technicians was $51,050 in May 2015.
The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,010, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $71,820.
In May 2015, the median annual wages for wind turbine technicians in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution
$54,760
Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance
51,590
Utility system construction
48,900
Apprentices' wages start at 60 percent of a fully trained windtech's wages. Apprentices receive pay increases as they learn to do more.
The majority of windtechs 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.
Windtechs often travel to rural areas, where many wind farms are located.
Wind Turbine Technicians
Median annual wages, May 2015
Wind turbine service technicians
$51,050
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
$42,790
Total, all occupations
$36,200
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics
