Wind Energy Industry Workers

The Association of Energy Engineers conducted a survey of its members (which include engineers, executives, educators, and others in the energy field) in 2024. It found that 62 percent of its members earned between $100,000 and $199,999. Salaries ranged from $10,000 to $300,000 or more.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reports that wind turbine service technicians earned median annual salaries of $62,580 in May 2024. Earnings ranged from less than $49,110 to $88,090 or more.

The DOL reports the following average salaries for workers in wind electric power generation by occupation:

• general and operations managers: $181,770
• construction managers: $157,570
• electrical and electronics engineers: $117,550
• civil engineers: $110,500
• engineering technologists and technicians: $89,830
• industrial machinery mechanics: $68,400
• construction trades workers: $47,990

Support workers in the wind energy industry earn a wide range of salaries—from starting salaries of $20,000 for receptionists, secretaries, and other office and clerical support workers, to $200,000 or more for experienced lawyers and top executives.

Benefits for full-time workers include vacation and sick time, health (and sometimes dental) insurance, and pension or 401(k) plans. Self-employed workers must provide their own benefits.