Wind turbine technician salary in Ohio
Median $35.52 an hour for 120 wind turbine service technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2013.
Wind turbine technician pay in Ohio: the full range
Ohio ranks 8th of 25 states for median wind turbine technician pay, and 5th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $38.28). 120 wind turbine service technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.02 – $28.18 | $47,880 – $58,620 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $28.18 – $39.03 | $58,620 – $81,190 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $39.03 – $45.70 | $81,190 – $95,050 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Wind turbine technician wages in Ohio over time
Table
| Year | Ohio $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24.92 | $34.44 | $23.79 | 40 |
| 2014 | $26.39 | $35.89 | $23.46 | 60 |
| 2019 | $26.34 | $33.17 | $25.44 | 30 |
| 2020 | $27.25 | $33.90 | $27.03 | 40 |
| 2022 | $28.22 | $31.04 | $27.56 | 160 |
| 2023 | $32.75 | $34.60 | $29.70 | 90 |
| 2024 | $37.00 | $37.97 | $30.09 | 80 |
| 2025 | $35.52 | $35.52 | $30.83 | 120 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do wind turbine technicians make in Ohio?
The median wind turbine technician in Ohio earned $35.52 an hour ($73,880 a year) in May 2025, 15% above the national median of $30.83. The middle half earn $28.18–$39.03; the top 10% earn more than $45.70.
Where does Ohio rank for wind turbine technician pay?
Ohio ranks 8th of 25 states for wind turbine technician pay, with a median of $35.52 an hour, and 5th after adjusting for Ohio's cost of living (BEA price parity 92.8, US = 100).
What is the union wind turbine technician rate in Ohio?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a wind turbine technician classification for most Ohio counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many wind turbine technicians work in Ohio?
BLS counted 120 wind turbine service technicians in Ohio in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.35; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Ohio 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.