verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Wind Turbine Technician Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$77,910/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.46/hr
▲ 22% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
400
public U.S. Median
$64,120
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,367 #12 of 25

Wind Turbine Technician pay in California, explained

Wind turbine technicians in California earn a median of $77,910 per year ($37.46 per hour), which is 22% above the national median of $64,120. Entry-level workers earn around $59,980, while the most experienced wind turbine technicians reach about $114,270. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $77,910 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $77,910 is worth about $70,367 in national buying power — ranking California #12 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Wind Turbine Technician pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,980
$28.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,910
$37.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$114,270
$54.94/hr

Wind Turbine Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $77,910 $70,367
Arizona $66,330 $65,884 +$11,580
Oregon $61,820 $59,810 +$16,090

Wind Turbine Technician in California: FAQ

How much do wind turbine technicians make in California?

Wind turbine technicians in California earn a median of $77,910 per year ($37.46 per hour), compared with $64,120 nationally.

Does California pay wind turbine technicians well?

At $77,910, California pays 22% above the national median for wind turbine technicians. An estimated 400 work in the state.

Wind Turbine Technician salary in other states

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