Wind turbine technician salary in Michigan
Median $30.19 an hour for 70 wind turbine service technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2017.
Wind turbine technician pay in Michigan: the full range
Michigan ranks 16th of 25 states for median wind turbine technician pay, and 18th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.38). 70 wind turbine service technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $24.64 – $28.10 | $51,260 – $58,460 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $28.10 – $38.35 | $58,460 – $79,770 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $38.35 – $44.45 | $79,770 – $92,460 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Questions this page answers
How much do wind turbine technicians make in Michigan?
The median wind turbine technician in Michigan earned $30.19 an hour ($62,800 a year) in May 2025, 2% below the national median of $30.83. The middle half earn $28.10–$38.35; the top 10% earn more than $44.45.
Where does Michigan rank for wind turbine technician pay?
Michigan ranks 16th of 25 states for wind turbine technician pay, with a median of $30.19 an hour, and 18th after adjusting for Michigan's cost of living (BEA price parity 96.2, US = 100).
What is the union wind turbine technician rate in Michigan?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a wind turbine technician classification for most Michigan counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many wind turbine technicians work in Michigan?
BLS counted 70 wind turbine service technicians in Michigan in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.24; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Michigan and metro areas, SOC 49-9081.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.