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Wind Turbine Tech Salary in Knoxville, TN

U.S. median $62,580/yr ($30.09/hr)

Wind turbine technician wages in Knoxville, Tennessee depend on nearby wind farms, the pull of traveling contract work, and overtime during outage and storm season. See the live pay data for the area below.

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National benchmarks

Median$62,580/yr ($30.09/hr)
Hourly rangeabout $23.61 to $42.35/hr
Bottom 10%under $49,110/yr
Top 10%over $88,090/yr

Local pay in Knoxville moves with cost of living, union presence, and demand. The live figure above reflects what Knoxville employers are posting right now.

Pay by experience

Apprentice / entry (first year or two)New techs near the bottom 10 to 25 percent. You are up-tower learning torque and tension work, greasing, bolt checks, and basic troubleshooting, usually right after a one-year certificate and GWO safety training.$49,000 to $55,000/yr
Journeyman / mid (2 to 5 years)Around the $62,580 median and up toward the 75th percentile. You troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic faults on your own, handle scheduled maintenance and unscheduled call-outs, and start mentoring newer techs.$58,000 to $72,000/yr
Experienced / lead tech (5+ years)Top 25 to top 10 percent, where the 90th percentile is $88,090. Senior techs run commissioning, high-voltage work, gearbox and blade repair, and often lead a two- or three-person crew on a site.$72,000 to $88,000+/yr
Site lead / traveling contractorSite managers, roving contract techs, and commissioning leads. Base pay sits at the top of the scale, and per diem plus overtime on outage and storm work is what pushes total earnings over $100,000.$88,000 to $110,000+/yr

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Wind Turbine Tech pay in Knoxville: FAQs

How much do wind turbine technicians make?

The median wage was $62,580 a year, or about $30.09 an hour, as of May 2024 (BLS). The lowest 10 percent earned under $49,110 and the highest 10 percent earned over $88,090. With travel, per diem, and overtime, experienced techs can clear $100,000.

Do wind turbine techs make good money?

Yes. The $62,580 median is well above the $49,500 median for all U.S. jobs, and you can earn it with a one-year certificate instead of a four-year degree. Demand is high, with employment projected to grow about 50 percent from 2024 to 2034.

Can you make $100,000 as a wind turbine technician?

Yes, but not right away. It usually takes a mix of levers: senior or lead-tech base pay, a traveling or contract role with per diem, and heavy overtime during storm and outage season. Offshore work also pays a premium.

How much do wind turbine technicians make per hour?

The median is $30.09 an hour as of May 2024. Most techs earn between about $23.61 an hour at the low end and $42.35 an hour at the high end, before overtime and per diem are added.

What is the highest-paying wind turbine tech job?

Traveling and contract service techs (per diem plus overtime), offshore roles, and commissioning or blade-repair specialists pay the most. Lead tech and site-lead positions top the scale, and the best earners clear $100,000.