What are the main factors that influence a Wind Turbine Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Wind Turbine Engineer's salary?

A Wind Turbine Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Assistant Branch Manager I (0-3 years)earns $54,830, an Assistant Branch Manager II (3-5 years)earns $67,916, a Wind Turbine Engineer (5+ years)earns $79,838, a Regional Retail Banking President (5+ years)earns $233,139, a VP of Branch Administration (5+ years)earns $287,991,

What are the highest paying states for a Wind Turbine Engineer?

Wind Turbine Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Wind Turbine Engineer roles are District of Columbia $84,972, California $84,649, Massachusetts $83,521. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Wind Turbine Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Wind Turbine Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Wind Turbine Technician: $86,610; Wind Turbine Specialist IV: $82,790; Wind Turbine Technician IV: $82,720; Wind Turbine Specialist III: $72,690; Wind Turbine Technician III: $72,603.

Wind Turbine Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Wind Turbine Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wind Turbine Engineer in Delaware is $77,719 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Wind Turbine Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,479
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,549 to $84,922
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,290

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Wind Turbine Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,922	$7,077	$1,633	$41
Average	$77,719	$6,477	$1,495	$37
25th Percentile	$67,549	$5,629	$1,299	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Wind Turbine Engineer Salaries

A Wind Turbine Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Wind Turbine Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wind Turbine Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,830
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,916
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,838
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $233,139
Expert (over 8 years): $287,991

Levels	Salary
Assistant... Level Wind Turbine Engineer	$54,830
Assistant... Level Wind Turbine Engineer	$67,916
Wind Turb... Level Wind Turbine Engineer	$79,838
Regional ... Level Wind Turbine Engineer	$233,139
VP of Bra... Level Wind Turbine Engineer	$287,991

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How Do Wind Turbine Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Wind Turbine Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,972.
California: $84,649.
Massachusetts: $83,521.

District of Columbia $84,972 California $84,649 Massachusetts $83,521 Washington $83,214 New Jersey $83,183 Alaska $83,076 Connecticut $82,017 New York $81,587

Hawaii $80,213 Rhode Island $79,569 Maryland $79,131 Minnesota $78,533 Colorado $78,303 Illinois $78,226 Oregon $77,934 Delaware $77,719

New Hampshire $77,584 Virginia $77,282 Pennsylvania $76,399 Nevada $75,954 North Dakota $75,808 Michigan $75,578 Wisconsin $75,494 Vermont $75,325

Texas $74,857 Maine $74,826 Arizona $74,780 Ohio $74,726 Georgia $74,020 Indiana $73,667 Wyoming $73,598 Utah $73,491

Iowa $73,445 Kansas $73,076 Louisiana $72,969 North Carolina $72,930 Missouri $72,915 Florida $72,616 Montana $72,455 Nebraska $72,301

Kentucky $72,217 South Carolina $71,910 Tennessee $71,718 Idaho $71,641 New Mexico $71,081 Oklahoma $70,958 Alabama $70,505 South Dakota $69,745

Arkansas $69,331 West Virginia $69,109 Mississippi $68,441

Top Paying Cities for Wind Turbine Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $80,436
Little Creek: $79,692
Magnolia: $80,022

Lincoln, DE $80,436 Little Creek, DE $79,692 Magnolia, DE $80,022 Milford, DE $80,436 Marydel, DE $79,392 Millsboro, DE $80,436 Millville, DE $80,973 Milton, DE $80,436

Nassau, DE $80,436 Ocean View, DE $80,973 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,973 Seaford, DE $79,592 Selbyville, DE $80,973 Smyrna, DE $79,300 Viola, DE $80,022 Woodside, DE $79,791

Bear, DE $78,717 Newark, DE $78,748 Claymont, DE $78,809 Delaware City, DE $78,748 Hockessin, DE $78,809 Kirkwood, DE $78,748 Middletown, DE $79,139 Montchanin, DE $78,809

New Castle, DE $78,809 Odessa, DE $79,246 Port Penn, DE $78,533 Rockland, DE $78,809 Saint Georges, DE $78,748 Townsend, DE $79,131 Winterthur, DE $78,809 Lewes, DE $80,436

Wilmington, DE $78,809 Dover, DE $79,653 Dover Afb, DE $79,837 Bethany Beach, DE $80,973 Bethel, DE $79,592 Bridgeville, DE $80,436 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,738 Cheswold, DE $79,469

Clayton, DE $79,269 Dagsboro, DE $80,973 Delmar, DE $79,592 Ellendale, DE $80,436 Felton, DE $80,436 Fenwick Island, DE $80,973 Frankford, DE $80,973 Frederica, DE $80,436

Georgetown, DE $80,436 Greenwood, DE $80,436 Harbeson, DE $80,436 Harrington, DE $80,436 Hartly, DE $79,231 Houston, DE $80,436 Kenton, DE $79,269 Laurel, DE $79,592

Yorklyn, DE $78,809

Wind Turbine Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wind Turbine Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$67,549

Average $77,719/year

$84,922

$5,629

Average $6,477/month

$7,077

$1,299

Average $1,495/week

$1,633

$32

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,922	$7,077	$1,633	$41
Average	$77,719	$6,477	$1,495	$37
25th Percentile	$67,549	$5,629	$1,299	$32

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