Wind Energy Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Wind Energy Analyst make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wind Energy Analyst in the United States is $80,892 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,859
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,539 to $91,344
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,665
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Wind Energy Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,344 $7,612 $1,757 $44
Average $80,892 $6,741 $1,556 $39
25th Percentile $75,539 $6,295 $1,453 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Wind Energy Analyst Salaries

A Wind Energy Analyst'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 Energy Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wind Energy Analyst'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): $69,862
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,264
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,268
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,653
  • Expert (over 8 years): $121,986
Levels Salary
Power Pla... Level Wind Energy Analyst$69,862
Wind Ener... Level Wind Energy Analyst$81,264
Power Pla... Level Wind Energy Analyst$91,268
Power Pla... Level Wind Energy Analyst$105,653
Power Pla... Level Wind Energy Analyst$121,986
$69,862 0 yr
$81,264 < 2 yrs
$91,268 2-4 yrs
$105,653 5-8 yrs
$121,986 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Wind Energy Analyst 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 Energy Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,564.
  • California: $89,224.
  • Massachusetts: $88,035.

Top Paying Cities for Wind Energy Analysts

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:

  • San Jose: $102,029
  • San Francisco: $100,912
  • Oakland: $98,786

What Skills Can Increase a Wind Energy Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 4.86% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Healthcare Facilities Management (Mentioned in 5.23% Job Postings): Developing and implementing facility plans and processes while coordinating assets, resources, and people to ensure excellent healthcare services.
  • Control Structure (Mentioned in 4.05% Job Postings): Control Structures are the blocks that analyze variables and choose directions in which to go based on given parameters.
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Troubleshooting 4.86%
Healthcare Facilities Management 5.23%
Control Structure 4.05%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Wind Energy Analyst's salary.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Mechanical Systems: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • HVAC: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Operations
 $85,746
6%
Mechanical Systems
 $84,128
4%
HVAC
 $84,128
4%
Collaboration
 $84,128
4%
Leadership
 $83,319
3%
Standard Operating Procedures
 $82,510
2%
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Wind Energy Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Wind Energy Analyst roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, MFG Durable, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Wind Energy Analyst positions in Energy & Utilities typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Wind Energy Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Wind Energy Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Durable$97,071$47.020%

Wind Energy Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wind Energy Analyst'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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$75,539
Average $80,892/year
$91,344
$6,295
Average $6,741/month
$7,612
$1,453
Average $1,556/week
$1,757
$36
Average $39/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $91,344 $7,612 $1,757 $44
Average $80,892 $6,741 $1,556 $39
25th Percentile $75,539 $6,295 $1,453 $36

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Salary Trends for Wind Energy Analyst

Salaries for a Wind Energy Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,359 in 2023 to around $72,553 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Wind Energy Analyst salary trends, .

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