Wind Turbine Service Technicians Salary
In Bismarck, ND, wind turbine service technicians earn $66,700 at the median, or about $32.07 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $102K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.02), which stretches that salary to about $73,281 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,175/month, or 26.3% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $67K actually covers in Bismarck, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Bismarck’s Regional Price Parity (91.02). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Bismarck
Wind turbine service technicians pay in Bismarck tracks closely to the national median, $67K locally vs. $64K nationwide, a 4% difference. Rent runs $1,175/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.02 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for wind turbine service technicians in metros near Bismarck, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $63K | $69K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Bismarck, ND
Entry-level wind turbine service technicians (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $67K. Top earners bring in $102K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Wind Turbine Service Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Wind Turbine Service Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $81K | +27% | 390 |
| Kansas | $78K | +22% | 330 |
| California | $78K | +22% | 400 |
| Indiana | $77K | +20% | 140 |
| Washington | $76K | +18% | 210 |
| Iowa | $75K | +17% | 900 |
| Colorado | $75K | +17% | 410 |
| Ohio | $74K | +15% | 120 |
| South Dakota | $74K | +15% | 180 |
| North Dakota | $67K | +4% | 310 |
| North Carolina | $66K | +4% | 120 |
| Arizona | $66K | +3% | 80 |
| Missouri | $65K | +2% | 80 |
| Minnesota | $65K | +1% | 450 |
| Wyoming | $63K | -2% | 90 |
| Michigan | $63K | -2% | 70 |
| Montana | $62K | -3% | 40 |
| Texas | $62K | -3% | 3,890 |
| Oregon | $62K | -4% | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $61K | -5% | 50 |
| Idaho | $61K | -5% | 40 |
| Oklahoma | $59K | -8% | 340 |
| Maine | $59K | -8% | 50 |
| New Mexico | $57K | -11% | 330 |
| Mississippi | $50K | -22% | 30 |
Showing 1–10 of 25 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a wind turbine service technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Bismarck?
Yes — at the median salary of $67K, rent takes 26.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,175/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for wind turbine service technicians in Bismarck?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new wind turbine service technicians typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,525/month. At HUD’s $1,175/month FMR, rent would take 33% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is wind turbine service technician a high-paying job in Bismarck?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $67K locally vs. $64K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Bismarck compare to the national average for wind turbine service technicians?
Bismarck pays $67K median vs. the U.S. average of $64K — that’s +4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.02), the purchasing-power equivalent is $73K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do wind turbine service technicians make in Bismarck, ND?
The median is $66,700 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,360, and experienced wind turbine service technicians can clear $102,220. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $67K enough to live in Bismarck?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,501/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,175/month, which eats 26.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a wind turbine service technicians salary go in Bismarck?
Bismarck has a Regional Price Parity of 91.02 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median wind turbine service technicians salary is worth about $73,281 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do wind turbine service technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.