Wind turbine technician salary in Oregon
Median $29.72 an hour for 150 wind turbine service technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2012.
Wind turbine technician pay in Oregon: the full range
Oregon ranks 19th of 25 states for median wind turbine technician pay, and 24th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $28.74). 150 wind turbine service technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $20.50 – $20.50 | $42,630 – $42,630 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $20.50 – $36.89 | $42,630 – $76,740 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $36.89 – $42.07 | $76,740 – $87,510 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Wind turbine technician wages in Oregon over time
Table
| Year | Oregon $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $21.08 | $29.56 | $22.10 | 150 |
| 2013 | $25.10 | $34.69 | $23.79 | 70 |
| 2016 | $27.26 | $36.57 | $25.13 | 40 |
| 2018 | $27.52 | $35.28 | $26.14 | — |
| 2019 | $28.51 | $35.90 | $25.44 | 190 |
| 2020 | $27.76 | $34.53 | $27.03 | 290 |
| 2021 | $28.94 | $34.38 | $27.05 | 230 |
| 2022 | $28.53 | $31.39 | $27.56 | 220 |
| 2023 | $29.98 | $31.68 | $29.70 | 210 |
| 2024 | $31.75 | $32.59 | $30.09 | 140 |
| 2025 | $29.72 | $29.72 | $30.83 | 150 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do wind turbine technicians make in Oregon?
The median wind turbine technician in Oregon earned $29.72 an hour ($61,820 a year) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $30.83. The middle half earn $20.50–$36.89; the top 10% earn more than $42.07.
Where does Oregon rank for wind turbine technician pay?
Oregon ranks 19th of 25 states for wind turbine technician pay, with a median of $29.72 an hour, and 24th after adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union wind turbine technician rate in Oregon?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a wind turbine technician classification for most Oregon counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many wind turbine technicians work in Oregon?
BLS counted 150 wind turbine service technicians in Oregon in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.20; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon 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.