SOC 49-9081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Wind Turbine Service Technicians — Minnesota
Minnesota
The median wage for Wind Turbine Service Technicians in Minnesota is $65,000 per year, close to the national median of $64,120 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Wind Turbine Service Technicians in Minnesota is $65,000 per year, close to the national median of $64,120 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $60,360 and $80,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,010 and the ninetieth at $93,890.
Employment stands at 450, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Minnesota ranks number 14th out of 25 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 721 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 362nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,010 | −8.0% |
| 25th | $60,360 | −5.9% |
| Median (50th) | $65,000 | +1.4% |
| 75th | $80,120 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $93,890 | +46.4% |
| Mean | $72,170 | +12.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $65,000 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$65,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,923US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,000 a year, 1.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,010 to $93,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 25 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Wind Turbine Service Technicians in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $65,000, or $31.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,120, so pay in Minnesota is 1.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Minnesota earns more than $93,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Minnesota. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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