Wind turbine technician salary in Minnesota
Median $31.25 an hour for 450 wind turbine service technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2012.
Wind turbine technician pay in Minnesota: the full range
Minnesota ranks 14th of 25 states for median wind turbine technician pay, and 15th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.69). 450 wind turbine service technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $28.37 – $29.02 | $59,010 – $60,360 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.02 – $38.52 | $60,360 – $80,120 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $38.52 – $45.14 | $80,120 – $93,890 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Wind turbine technician pay by metro in Minnesota
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $22.28 | $30.12 | $36.73 | 100 | 4% below |
Wind turbine technician wages in Minnesota over time
Table
| Year | Minnesota $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $18.71 | $26.24 | $22.10 | 250 |
| 2013 | $21.34 | $29.49 | $23.79 | 120 |
| 2014 | $23.03 | $31.32 | $23.46 | 220 |
| 2015 | $26.44 | $35.91 | $24.55 | 250 |
| 2016 | $26.03 | $34.92 | $25.13 | 250 |
| 2017 | $26.84 | $35.25 | $25.91 | 200 |
| 2018 | $26.46 | $33.92 | $26.14 | — |
| 2019 | $26.58 | $33.47 | $25.44 | 500 |
| 2020 | $27.79 | $34.57 | $27.03 | 450 |
| 2021 | $30.24 | $35.93 | $27.05 | 240 |
| 2022 | $36.04 | $39.65 | $27.56 | 220 |
| 2023 | $30.73 | $32.47 | $29.70 | 340 |
| 2024 | $30.26 | $31.06 | $30.09 | 570 |
| 2025 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $30.83 | 450 |
In today's dollars, the median wind turbine technician wage in Minnesota changed by -13.0% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do wind turbine technicians make in Minnesota?
The median wind turbine technician in Minnesota earned $31.25 an hour ($65,000 a year) in May 2025, 1% above the national median of $30.83. The middle half earn $29.02–$38.52; the top 10% earn more than $45.14.
Where does Minnesota rank for wind turbine technician pay?
Minnesota ranks 14th of 25 states for wind turbine technician pay, with a median of $31.25 an hour, and 15th after adjusting for Minnesota's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.6, US = 100).
What is the union wind turbine technician rate in Minnesota?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a wind turbine technician classification for most Minnesota counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many wind turbine technicians work in Minnesota?
BLS counted 450 wind turbine service technicians in Minnesota in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.37; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Minnesota 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.