Wind turbine technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$62,580
~$30/hr · ~$5,215/mo
US Jobs
14K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core of this occupation involves high-stakes physical labor, including climbing 200-foot towers, rappelling, and performing manual repairs in confined spaces. While AI can assist with remote monitoring and predictive maintenance diagnostics, the physical requirement to replace components and perform manual inspections in unpredictable outdoor environments provides a strong barrier to automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CABEST VALUE | $105,370 | Above avg (114.7) | $91,827 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,900 | Below avg (93.2) | $66,414 |
| Abilene, TX | $59,750 | Below avg (90.4) | $66,100 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,050 | Below avg (96.6) | $64,205 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $63,060 | Average (98.3) | $64,166 |
| Amarillo, TX | $57,990 | Below avg (91.4) | $63,464 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $66,220 | Above avg (105.8) | $62,609 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,800 | Average (99.7) | $61,965 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,400 | Average (102.5) | $60,884 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $61,920 | Average (102.4) | $60,475 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
10-Year Growth
+50% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$30/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,215/mo
Related Careers
General maintenance and repair workers
Safe 2/10+4%
$49K
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Low Risk 3/10+4%
$50K
Industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights
Low Risk 3/10+13%
$64K
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
Safe 2/10+8%
$60K
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)