Wind turbine technician salary in New Mexico
Median $27.51 an hour for 330 wind turbine service technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2016.
Wind turbine technician pay in New Mexico: the full range
New Mexico ranks 24th of 25 states for median wind turbine technician pay, and 22nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.84). 330 wind turbine service technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.44 – $23.44 | $48,760 – $48,760 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.44 – $29.82 | $48,760 – $62,020 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.82 – $38.17 | $62,020 – $79,400 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Wind turbine technician wages in New Mexico over time
Table
| Year | New Mexico $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $22.07 | $29.60 | $25.13 | 60 |
| 2017 | $21.84 | $28.68 | $25.91 | — |
| 2018 | $22.47 | $28.81 | $26.14 | 130 |
| 2019 | $23.67 | $29.81 | $25.44 | 150 |
| 2020 | $28.71 | $35.71 | $27.03 | — |
| 2021 | $30.37 | $36.08 | $27.05 | 60 |
| 2022 | $25.10 | $27.61 | $27.56 | 150 |
| 2023 | $32.37 | $34.20 | $29.70 | 170 |
| 2024 | $30.96 | $31.77 | $30.09 | 150 |
| 2025 | $27.51 | $27.51 | $30.83 | 330 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do wind turbine technicians make in New Mexico?
The median wind turbine technician in New Mexico earned $27.51 an hour ($57,230 a year) in May 2025, 11% below the national median of $30.83. The middle half earn $23.44–$29.82; the top 10% earn more than $38.17.
Where does New Mexico rank for wind turbine technician pay?
New Mexico ranks 24th of 25 states for wind turbine technician pay, with a median of $27.51 an hour, and 22nd after adjusting for New Mexico's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.2, US = 100).
What is the union wind turbine technician rate in New Mexico?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a wind turbine technician classification for most New Mexico counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many wind turbine technicians work in New Mexico?
BLS counted 330 wind turbine service technicians in New Mexico in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 5.94; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico 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.