EnergyUpdated Q1 2026

Wind Turbine Technician Salary
in Anaheim, CA

Install and maintain wind turbines that generate electricity from wind energy. Median salary in Anaheim: $89K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$89K
per year
Take-home: $54K

Salary range in Anaheim

Entry level (25th)$71,000
Median (50th)$89,000
Senior (75th)$112,000
Top earner (90th)$145,000
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What the numbers say for Anaheim

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

48% premium vs national median

Wind Turbine Technicians in Anaheim earn approximately 48% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $29,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Anaheim's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

9.3% state tax = $8,277/yr

California's 9.3% state income tax reduces take-home by roughly $8,277 per year at the median salary. A Wind Turbine Technician relocating to a no-tax state like Texas, Florida, or Tennessee would retain that amount without changing gross pay.

Strong 45% annual wage growth

This role's national salaries are growing at 45% year-over-year, well above the BLS all-occupations average of ~3.5%. If that pace holds, the Anaheim median reaches $570,466 in five years.

Key facts for Anaheim

Median salary
$89K
annual
Take-home pay
$54K
after fed/state tax
COL index
148
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$2,200
per month
YoY growth
+45%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Anaheim Wind Turbine Technician to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $89K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Anaheim

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Wind Turbine Technician salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$75K$82K$88K$95K$101K201920212023202520272029
2026
$91K
projected
2027
$94K
projected
2028
$96K
projected
2029
$98K
projected
2030
$101K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$89,000+$0
2028 projected$89,000+$0
2029 projected$89,000+$0
2030 projected$89,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Wind Turbine Technician Salary in Anaheim, California: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Wind Turbine Technician salary in Anaheim, CA is $89,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Anaheim–CA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Wind Turbine Technician in Anaheim

Entry-level Wind Turbine Technicians in Anaheim with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $71,000 and $89,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $89,000 to $112,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $112,000 to $145,000 or more.

Cost of living in Anaheim for Wind Turbine Technicians

Anaheim has a cost of living index of 148 compared to the US national average of 100. Anaheim's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. California has a 9.3% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Wind Turbine Technician

Associate degree; WTSP certification. 0% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Wind Turbine Technician salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Anaheim (current)$89K148
Los Angeles$69K163
San Diego$69K148
San Jose$77K210
San Francisco$78K224
Fresno$55K102