Wind turbine technician salary in North Carolina
Median $31.91 an hour for 120 wind turbine service technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2021.
Wind turbine technician pay in North Carolina: the full range
North Carolina ranks 11th of 25 states for median wind turbine technician pay, and 12th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $33.84). 120 wind turbine service technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $29.20 – $29.35 | $60,730 – $61,040 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.35 – $37.48 | $61,040 – $77,950 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $37.48 – $47.31 | $77,950 – $98,410 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Wind turbine technician pay by metro in North Carolina
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $28.75 | $37.48 | $64.98 | 40 | 17% above |
Wind turbine technician wages in North Carolina over time
Table
| Year | North Carolina $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $28.46 | $33.81 | $27.05 | 100 |
| 2022 | $31.67 | $34.84 | $27.56 | 120 |
| 2023 | $34.35 | $36.29 | $29.70 | 100 |
| 2024 | $31.56 | $32.39 | $30.09 | 120 |
| 2025 | $31.91 | $31.91 | $30.83 | 120 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do wind turbine technicians make in North Carolina?
The median wind turbine technician in North Carolina earned $31.91 an hour ($66,380 a year) in May 2025, 4% above the national median of $30.83. The middle half earn $29.35–$37.48; the top 10% earn more than $47.31.
Where does North Carolina rank for wind turbine technician pay?
North Carolina ranks 11th of 25 states for wind turbine technician pay, with a median of $31.91 an hour, and 12th after adjusting for North Carolina's cost of living (BEA price parity 94.3, US = 100).
What is the union wind turbine technician rate in North Carolina?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a wind turbine technician classification for most North Carolina counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many wind turbine technicians work in North Carolina?
BLS counted 120 wind turbine service technicians in North Carolina in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.38; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina 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.