As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wind Energy Engineer in the US is $84,454, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,624 weekly, or $7,038 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Wind Energy Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Wind Energy Engineer in the US vary widely, spanning from $69,423 to $99,435. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,586) and 75th percentile ($92,295), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,435 per year. This $15,709 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Wind Energy Engineer often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 26 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Wind Energy Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wind Energy Engineer Salary $69,423 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wind Energy Engineer Salary $76,586 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wind Energy Engineer Salary $84,454 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wind Energy Engineer Salary $92,295 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wind Energy Engineer Salary $99,435 US August 01, 2026
25% $76,586 10% $69,423 90% $99,435 75% $92,295 $84,454 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Wind Energy Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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