As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wind Energy Engineer in La Quinta, CA is $85,939, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,653 weekly, or $7,162 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 La Quinta, CA vary widely, spanning from $70,647 to $101,175. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,934) and 75th percentile ($93,914), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,175 per year. This $15,980 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, La Quinta Wind Energy Engineer often earn 7.7% higher than national averages. 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 $70,647 La Quinta, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wind Energy Engineer Salary $77,934 La Quinta, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wind Energy Engineer Salary $85,939 La Quinta, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wind Energy Engineer Salary $93,914 La Quinta, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wind Energy Engineer Salary $101,175 La Quinta, CA May 01, 2026
25% $77,934 10% $70,647 90% $101,175 75% $93,914 $85,939 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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