Find Trade Colleges

Wind Turbine Service Technicians in Washington

Get the information you need to know about working as a Wind Turbine Service Technician.

100.0% Jobs Projection

$64,500 Median Salary

30 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Wind Turbine Service Technicians in Washington are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

Projected employment for Wind Turbine Service Technicians in Washington is growing faster than average.
Wind Turbine Service Technicians in Washington earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Wind Turbine Service Technician Career?

How Many Wind Turbine Service Technicians Work in Washington?

In 2018, there were 40 Wind Turbine Service Technicians working in the state.

There were 70 Wind Turbine Service Technicians employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 155 Wind Turbine Service Technicians working in it, which means Washington has fewer Wind Turbine Service Technicians than average.

Job Projections for Washington

Jobs for Wind Turbine Service Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 100.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 94.8%.

Washington Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 30 annual job openings, and a total of 220 jobs for Washington Wind Turbine Service Technicians in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,400 annual jobs and 11,300 total jobs in 2026.

What do Wind Turbine Service Technicians Make in Washington?

In 2018 wages for Wind Turbine Service Technicians ranged from $49,340 to $82,750 with $64,500 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $23.72 to $39.78. The median hourly rate was $31.01.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $23.97 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $7.04.

The median salary in Washington is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Explore Best Ranked Schools for You

Explore the best ranked schools for the programs you are most interested in.

Top States for Wind Turbine Service Technicians Employment

View the list below to see where most Wind Turbine Service Technicians work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Texas	1,730	$51,280
California	630	$56,320
Iowa	490	$57,670
Illinois	460	$63,430
Pennsylvania	390	$58,690
Oklahoma	270	$47,830
Wyoming	160	$46,170
Colorado	150	$67,040
North Dakota	130	$65,840
New Mexico	130	$46,740
Indiana	110	$44,680
New York	100	$49,080
Washington	40	$64,500
West Virginia	30	$77,840

Below are the states where Wind Turbine Service Technicians get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
West Virginia	$77,840
Colorado	$67,040
North Dakota	$65,840
Washington	$64,500
Illinois	$63,430
Pennsylvania	$58,690
Kansas	$57,990
Iowa	$57,670
Oregon	$57,240
California	$56,320

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.