Wind Turbine Service Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,580
↑ 36.1% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Wind Turbine Service Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Wind Turbine Service Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.1% since 2012 ($45,970 → $62,580)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $62,580
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,580 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $61,770 | +7.8% |
| 2022 | $57,320 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $56,260 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | $56,230 | +6.3% |
| 2019 | $52,910 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | $54,370 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | $53,880 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | $52,260 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $51,050 | +4.6% |
| 2014 | $48,800 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | $49,490 | +7.7% |
| 2012 | $45,970 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.