Wind turbine technician salary in New York
Median $39.10 an hour for 390 wind turbine service technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2012.
Wind turbine technician pay in New York: the full range
New York ranks 1st of 25 states for median wind turbine technician pay, and 6th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $36.24). 390 wind turbine service technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $27.54 – $35.33 | $57,280 – $73,490 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $35.33 – $45.45 | $73,490 – $94,530 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $45.45 – $46.72 | $94,530 – $97,190 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Wind turbine technician wages in New York over time
Table
| Year | New York $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $20.26 | $28.41 | $22.10 | 60 |
| 2013 | $21.14 | $29.22 | $23.79 | 70 |
| 2014 | $21.38 | $29.08 | $23.46 | 60 |
| 2015 | $23.05 | $31.31 | $24.55 | — |
| 2016 | $22.94 | $30.77 | $25.13 | — |
| 2017 | $24.32 | $31.94 | $25.91 | — |
| 2018 | $23.60 | $30.26 | $26.14 | 100 |
| 2020 | $23.75 | $29.54 | $27.03 | 120 |
| 2021 | $29.51 | $35.06 | $27.05 | 180 |
| 2022 | $31.30 | $34.43 | $27.56 | 180 |
| 2023 | $30.20 | $31.91 | $29.70 | 250 |
| 2024 | $37.00 | $37.97 | $30.09 | 250 |
| 2025 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $30.83 | 390 |
In today's dollars, the median wind turbine technician wage in New York changed by +24.9% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do wind turbine technicians make in New York?
The median wind turbine technician in New York earned $39.10 an hour ($81,330 a year) in May 2025, 27% above the national median of $30.83. The middle half earn $35.33–$45.45; the top 10% earn more than $46.72.
Where does New York rank for wind turbine technician pay?
New York ranks 1st of 25 states for wind turbine technician pay, with a median of $39.10 an hour, and 6th after adjusting for New York's cost of living (BEA price parity 107.9, US = 100).
What is the union wind turbine technician rate in New York?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a wind turbine technician classification for most New York 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 York?
BLS counted 390 wind turbine service technicians in New York in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.62; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York 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.