What is the salary for a wind turbine technician?

A wind technician's job can range from construction to maintenance and repairs on wind turbines. Some sources on AWEA's web site say that for every 10 wind turbines that are built, 1 new wind tech is needed for maintenance and repair. Reports of what they make vary. Some report a high hourly salary with a low per diem that totals around $65,000 per year on average in places with moderate costs of living in the U.S. Others report a medium salary with a high per diem that can total well north of $75,000 a year. Many employers also carry employee health insurance and issue a company truck for work related duties. As with everything, compensation depends on demand from employers which now appears to be high. If you would like more information on where you can go to get trained, do a google search for California Wind Tech or go to www.californiawindtech.com