Wind Turbine Service Technicians pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,220 or more. The middle half of wind turbine service technicians in Bismarck earn between $57,580 and $79,050.
- $51K10th
- $58K25th
- $67KMedian
- $79K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,950 | $5,996 | $34.59 |
| Median | $66,700 | $5,558 | $32.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,580 | $4,798 | $27.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,050 | $6,588 | $38.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Wind Turbine Service Technicians pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Wind turbine service technicians in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($72,800) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($68,980). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $64,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $71,950 | $66,700 | $51,360 | $102,220 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $72,800 | $66,700 | $51,360 | $105,330 | 310 |
| United States | $68,980 | $64,120 | $49,230 | $92,460 | 9,980 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Wind Turbine Service Technicians salary after taxes in Bismarck
On the average salary of $71,950, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $59,324 a year, or $4,944 a month and $2,282 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for wind turbine service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $71,950 buys what about $79,045 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Wind Turbine Service Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Sioux Falls, SD$60,650
- Greeley, CO$68,740
- Denver, CO$74,200
- Dallas, TX$60,030
- Austin, TX$62,100
- Houston, TX$65,230
Highest-paying cities for wind turbine service technicians
Charlotte, NC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,260).
- Charlotte, NC$85,260
- Denver, CO$74,200
- Bismarck, ND$71,950
- Greeley, CO$68,740
- Houston, TX$65,230
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Wind Turbine Service Technicians salary in Bismarck: questions
How much do wind turbine service technicians make an hour in Bismarck?
$34.59 an hour on average, and $32.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level wind turbine service technicians salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the wind turbine service technicians take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $59,324 a year ($4,944 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,950.
Do wind turbine service technicians earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,980).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9081; area Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 16.31, this job is 16.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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