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

Wind Turbine Technician Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$75,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.48/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
210
public U.S. Median
$64,120
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,907 #10 of 25

Wind Turbine Technician pay in Washington, explained

Wind turbine technicians in Washington earn a median of $75,880 per year ($36.48 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $64,120. Entry-level workers earn around $60,730, while the most experienced wind turbine technicians reach about $85,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $75,880 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $75,880 is worth about $70,907 in national buying power — ranking Washington #10 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Wind Turbine Technician pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,730
$29.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,880
$36.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$85,810
$41.25/hr

Wind Turbine Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $75,880 $70,907
Oregon $61,820 $59,810 +$14,060
Idaho $60,810 $63,679 +$15,070

Wind Turbine Technician in Washington: FAQ

How much do wind turbine technicians make in Washington?

Wind turbine technicians in Washington earn a median of $75,880 per year ($36.48 per hour), compared with $64,120 nationally.

Does Washington pay wind turbine technicians well?

At $75,880, Washington pays 18% above the national median for wind turbine technicians. An estimated 210 work in the state.

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