Wind turbine technician salary in South Dakota
Median $35.49 an hour for 180 wind turbine service technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2015.
Wind turbine technician pay in South Dakota: the full range
South Dakota ranks 9th of 25 states for median wind turbine technician pay, and 3rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $40.06). 180 wind turbine service technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.28 – $29.28 | $46,350 – $60,910 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.28 – $37.48 | $60,910 – $77,960 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $37.48 – $38.13 | $77,960 – $79,300 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Wind turbine technician pay by metro in South Dakota
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $22.28 | $30.12 | $36.73 | 100 | 15% below |
Wind turbine technician wages in South Dakota over time
Table
| Year | South Dakota $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $31.63 | $42.96 | $24.55 | 80 |
| 2016 | $28.79 | $38.62 | $25.13 | — |
| 2017 | $29.65 | $38.94 | $25.91 | 100 |
| 2019 | $22.89 | $28.82 | $25.44 | 200 |
| 2020 | $24.19 | $30.09 | $27.03 | 220 |
| 2021 | $22.88 | $27.18 | $27.05 | 220 |
| 2022 | $29.67 | $32.64 | $27.56 | 140 |
| 2023 | $22.46 | $23.73 | $29.70 | 360 |
| 2024 | $27.78 | $28.51 | $30.09 | 190 |
| 2025 | $35.49 | $35.49 | $30.83 | 180 |
In today's dollars, the median wind turbine technician wage in South Dakota changed by -17.4% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do wind turbine technicians make in South Dakota?
The median wind turbine technician in South Dakota earned $35.49 an hour ($73,820 a year) in May 2025, 15% above the national median of $30.83. The middle half earn $29.28–$37.48; the top 10% earn more than $38.13.
Where does South Dakota rank for wind turbine technician pay?
South Dakota ranks 9th of 25 states for wind turbine technician pay, with a median of $35.49 an hour, and 3rd after adjusting for South Dakota's cost of living (BEA price parity 88.6, US = 100).
What is the union wind turbine technician rate in South Dakota?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a wind turbine technician classification for most South 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 South Dakota?
BLS counted 180 wind turbine service technicians in South Dakota in May 2025, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 6.18; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South 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.