Wind turbine technician salary in North Dakota
Median $32.07 an hour for 310 wind turbine service technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2012.
Wind turbine technician pay in North Dakota: the full range
North Dakota ranks 10th of 25 states for median wind turbine technician pay, and 7th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $36.03). 310 wind turbine service technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $24.69 – $27.60 | $51,360 – $57,410 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.60 – $38.17 | $57,410 – $79,400 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $38.17 – $50.64 | $79,400 – $105,330 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Wind turbine technician pay by metro in North Dakota
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $24.69 | $32.07 | $49.14 | 70 | about the same as |
Wind turbine technician wages in North Dakota over time
Table
| Year | North Dakota $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $25.90 | $36.32 | $22.10 | 90 |
| 2013 | $26.71 | $36.91 | $23.79 | 90 |
| 2014 | $27.45 | $37.33 | $23.46 | 100 |
| 2015 | $27.74 | $37.68 | $24.55 | 160 |
| 2016 | $28.11 | $37.71 | $25.13 | 200 |
| 2017 | $28.11 | $36.92 | $25.91 | 210 |
| 2018 | $31.66 | $40.59 | $26.14 | 130 |
| 2019 | $39.94 | $50.30 | $25.44 | 120 |
| 2020 | $26.00 | $32.34 | $27.03 | 280 |
| 2021 | $22.55 | $26.79 | $27.05 | 370 |
| 2022 | $25.91 | $28.50 | $27.56 | 230 |
| 2023 | $30.73 | $32.47 | $29.70 | 310 |
| 2024 | $36.11 | $37.06 | $30.09 | 250 |
| 2025 | $32.07 | $32.07 | $30.83 | 310 |
In today's dollars, the median wind turbine technician wage in North Dakota changed by -14.9% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do wind turbine technicians make in North Dakota?
The median wind turbine technician in North Dakota earned $32.07 an hour ($66,700 a year) in May 2025, 4% above the national median of $30.83. The middle half earn $27.60–$38.17; the top 10% earn more than $50.64.
Where does North Dakota rank for wind turbine technician pay?
North Dakota ranks 10th of 25 states for wind turbine technician pay, with a median of $32.07 an hour, and 7th after adjusting for North Dakota's cost of living (BEA price parity 89.0, US = 100).
What is the union wind turbine technician rate in North Dakota?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a wind turbine technician classification for most North Dakota 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 Dakota?
BLS counted 310 wind turbine service technicians in North Dakota in May 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 11.28; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Dakota 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.