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Wind Turbine Service Technicians Salary in SD

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Wind Turbine Service Technicians in SD have a median annual salary of $73,820, with 180 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $46,350 at the 10th percentile to $79,300 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$73,820

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$35.49

Employment

180

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$46,350
10th
$60,910
25th
$73,820
Median
$77,960
75th
$79,300
90th

Local compared with national

SD

$73,820

Median annual · 2025

United States

$64,120

Median annual · 2025

The SD median is 15.1% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $9,700).

Top skills

  1. 1.Operations MonitoringImportance 4.0
  2. 2.Equipment MaintenanceImportance 4.0
  3. 3.TroubleshootingImportance 4.0
  4. 4.RepairingImportance 4.0
  5. 5.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.5
  6. 6.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.3
  7. 7.MonitoringImportance 3.3
  8. 8.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.3
  9. 9.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.3
  10. 10.Active ListeningImportance 3.1
  11. 11.SpeakingImportance 3.1
  12. 12.Active LearningImportance 3.1

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Post-Secondary Certificate
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Job zone
3

Technology used

  • Computerized diagnostic software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • IBM Maximo Asset Management
  • Industrial control systems software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Word
  • Programmable logic controller PLC software
  • SAP software
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Common tasks

  • Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
  • Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
  • Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
  • Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
  • Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
  • Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
  • Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
  • Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
  • Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.
  • Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.

Related careers

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