In Iowa, wind turbine service technicians earn $62,040 at the median, or about $29.83 an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $86K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Wind Turbine Service Technicians salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $52,950, 25th percentile $59,230, median $62,040, 75th percentile $76,770, 90th percentile $85,500. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level wind turbine service technicians (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $86K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
How much do wind turbine service technicians make in Iowa?▼
The median is $62,040 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,950, and experienced wind turbine service technicians can clear $85,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Iowa?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,065/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 26.2% 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 Iowa?▼
Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median wind turbine service technicians salary is worth about $69,818 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.
