Wind Turbine Service Technicians pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,150 or more. The middle half of wind turbine service technicians in Charlotte earn between $66,380 and $84,080.
- $60K10th
- $66K25th
- $78KMedian
- $84K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,260 | $7,105 | $40.99 |
| Median | $77,950 | $6,496 | $37.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,380 | $5,532 | $31.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,080 | $7,007 | $40.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Wind Turbine Service Technicians pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Wind turbine service technicians in Charlotte earn 15% more than the North Carolina average ($74,220) and 24% more than the U.S. average ($68,980). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $64,120.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $85,260 | $77,950 | $59,800 | $135,150 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $74,220 | $66,380 | $60,730 | $98,410 | 120 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $85,260, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $65,917 a year, or $5,493 a month and $2,535 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $65,917 | $5,493 |
| Working in SC | $65,473 | $5,456 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for wind turbine service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $85,260 buys what about $87,583 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Wind Turbine Service Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Houston, TX$65,230
- Dallas, TX$60,030
- Sioux Falls, SD$60,650
- Austin, TX$62,100
- Bismarck, ND$71,950
- Greeley, CO$68,740
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do wind turbine service technicians make an hour in Charlotte?
$40.99 an hour on average, and $37.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level wind turbine service technicians salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the wind turbine service technicians take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $65,917 a year ($5,493 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,260.
Do wind turbine service technicians earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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