SOC 49-9081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Wind Turbine Service Technicians — New Mexico
New Mexico
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico is $57,230 a year, trailing the national median of $64,120 by 10.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico is $57,230 a year, trailing the national median of $64,120 by 10.7%. Half of workers earn between $48,760 and $62,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,760 and the ninetieth at $79,400.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Among the 25 states with published data for this occupation, New Mexico ranks 24th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 322nd of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,760 | −24.0% |
| 25th | $48,760 | −24.0% |
| Median (50th) | $57,230 | −10.7% |
| 75th | $62,020 | −3.3% |
| 90th | $79,400 | +23.8% |
| Mean | $58,560 | −8.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $57,230 goes as far as $62,072 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,072US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,230 a year, 10.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,760 to $79,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 25 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Wind Turbine Service Technicians in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $57,230, or $27.51 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 New Mexico is 10.7% lower. 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 New Mexico earns more than $79,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,760 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 330 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. 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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