EnergyUpdated Q1 2025

Wind Turbine Technician Salary
in Portland, OR

Install and maintain wind turbines that generate electricity from wind energy. Median salary in Portland: $66K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$66K
per year
Take-home: $40K

Salary range in Portland

Entry level (25th)$53,000
Median (50th)$66,000
Senior (75th)$84,000
Top earner (90th)$108,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Portland, Oregon.

Key facts for Portland

Median salary
$66K
annual
Take-home pay
$40K
after fed/state tax
COL index
130
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.9%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$1,850
per month
YoY growth
+45%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Portland Wind Turbine Technician to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $66K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Portland

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

HistoricalProjected
Wind Turbine Technician salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$55K$60K$65K$70K$75K201920212023202520272029
2026
$68K
projected
2027
$69K
projected
2028
$71K
projected
2029
$73K
projected
2030
$75K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$66,000+$0
2028 projected$66,000+$0
2029 projected$66,000+$0
2030 projected$66,000+$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 Portland, Oregon: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Wind Turbine Technician salary in Portland, OR is $66,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Portland–OR 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 Portland

Entry-level Wind Turbine Technicians in Portland with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $53,000 and $66,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $66,000 to $84,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $84,000 to $108,000 or more.

Cost of living in Portland for Wind Turbine Technicians

Portland has a cost of living index of 130 compared to the US national average of 100. Portland's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Oregon has a 9.9% 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
Portland (current)$66K130
Salem105
Eugene110
Gresham118