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

A Wind Technician's salary grows with experience: a Power Plant Operator I (0-1 years)earns $71,149, a Wind Technician (1-3 years)earns $82,764, a Power Plant Operator III (3-5 years)earns $92,959, a Power Plant Operator IV (5-7 years)earns $107,602, a Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $124,257,

What are the highest paying states for a Wind Technician?

Wind Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Wind Technician roles are District of Columbia $90,068, California $89,726, Massachusetts $88,530. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Wind Technician roles make?

Salaries for Wind Technician level roles vary by specialization: Lead Wind Technician: $145,851; Wind Turbine Technician: $86,715; Wind Technician II: $84,370; Wind Turbine Technician IV: $82,735; Wind Turbine Technician III: $72,596.

Wind Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Wind Technician make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Wind Technician in Delaware is $82,380 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,730
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,860 to $93,032
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,834

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Wind Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,032	$7,753	$1,789	$45
Average	$82,380	$6,865	$1,584	$40
25th Percentile	$76,860	$6,405	$1,478	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Wind Technician Salaries

A Wind Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Wind Technician'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): $71,149
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,764
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,959
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $107,602
Expert (over 8 years): $124,257

Levels	Salary
Power Pla... Level Wind Technician	$71,149
Wind Tech... Level Wind Technician	$82,764
Power Pla... Level Wind Technician	$92,959
Power Pla... Level Wind Technician	$107,602
Power Pla... Level Wind Technician	$124,257

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How Do Wind Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,068.
California: $89,726.
Massachusetts: $88,530.

District of Columbia $90,068 California $89,726 Massachusetts $88,530 Washington $88,205 New Jersey $88,172 Alaska $88,058 Connecticut $86,936 New York $86,480

Hawaii $85,024 Rhode Island $84,341 Maryland $83,877 Minnesota $83,242 Colorado $82,998 Illinois $82,917 Oregon $82,608 Delaware $82,380

New Hampshire $82,237 Virginia $81,917 Pennsylvania $80,981 Nevada $80,509 North Dakota $80,355 Michigan $80,111 Wisconsin $80,021 Vermont $79,842

Texas $79,346 Maine $79,313 Arizona $79,265 Ohio $79,208 Georgia $78,459 Indiana $78,085 Wyoming $78,012 Utah $77,898

Iowa $77,849 Kansas $77,459 Louisiana $77,345 North Carolina $77,304 Missouri $77,288 Florida $76,971 Montana $76,800 Nebraska $76,637

Kentucky $76,548 South Carolina $76,222 Tennessee $76,019 Idaho $75,938 New Mexico $75,344 Oklahoma $75,214 Alabama $74,734 South Dakota $73,928

Arkansas $73,489 West Virginia $73,253 Mississippi $72,545

Top Paying Cities for Wind Technicians

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: $85,260
Little Creek: $84,471
Magnolia: $84,821

Lincoln, DE $85,260 Little Creek, DE $84,471 Magnolia, DE $84,821 Milford, DE $85,260 Marydel, DE $84,154 Millsboro, DE $85,260 Millville, DE $85,829 Milton, DE $85,260

Nassau, DE $85,260 Ocean View, DE $85,829 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,829 Seaford, DE $84,365 Selbyville, DE $85,829 Smyrna, DE $84,056 Viola, DE $84,821 Woodside, DE $84,577

Bear, DE $83,438 Newark, DE $83,470 Claymont, DE $83,535 Delaware City, DE $83,470 Hockessin, DE $83,535 Kirkwood, DE $83,470 Middletown, DE $83,885 Montchanin, DE $83,535

New Castle, DE $83,535 Odessa, DE $83,999 Port Penn, DE $83,242 Rockland, DE $83,535 Saint Georges, DE $83,470 Townsend, DE $83,877 Winterthur, DE $83,535 Lewes, DE $85,260

Wilmington, DE $83,535 Dover, DE $84,430 Dover Afb, DE $84,625 Bethany Beach, DE $85,829 Bethel, DE $84,365 Bridgeville, DE $85,260 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,520 Cheswold, DE $84,235

Clayton, DE $84,023 Dagsboro, DE $85,829 Delmar, DE $84,365 Ellendale, DE $85,260 Felton, DE $85,260 Fenwick Island, DE $85,829 Frankford, DE $85,829 Frederica, DE $85,260

Georgetown, DE $85,260 Greenwood, DE $85,260 Harbeson, DE $85,260 Harrington, DE $85,260 Hartly, DE $83,983 Houston, DE $85,260 Kenton, DE $84,023 Laurel, DE $84,365

Yorklyn, DE $83,535

Wind Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Wind Technician'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$76,860

Average $82,380/year

$93,032

$6,405

Average $6,865/month

$7,753

$1,478

Average $1,584/week

$1,789

$37

Average $40/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,032	$7,753	$1,789	$45
Average	$82,380	$6,865	$1,584	$40
25th Percentile	$76,860	$6,405	$1,478	$37

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