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Wind Turbine Technician in Texas: Salary, License Requirements, and How to Start

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Texas employs 3,890 wind turbine technicians, with a statewide median of $61,950 and wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Texas licensing picture, and where to train.

What Wind turbine technicians Earn in Texas (May 2025)

Texas median pay: $61,950 (May 2025)
Starting range (10th percentile): $48,830
Experienced (75th percentile): $72,950
Top earners (90th percentile): $78,280
Employed in Texas: 3,890
U.S. median (for comparison): $62,580 (May 2024)

Wages vary substantially by metro. Median annual pay for wind turbine technicians in major Texas markets:

Houston: $64,050 (1,120 employed)
Austin: $61,930 (130 employed)
Dallas–Fort Worth: $57,890 (400 employed)

What That Pay Is Worth in Texas

Prices in Texas run about 3% below the national average (cost-of-living index 97.1 vs a U.S. baseline of 100, 2024), so the $61,950 median stretches to roughly $63,800 in national buying-power terms.

Job Outlook in Texas (2024–2034)

Texas is projected to grow wind turbine technicians employment +51.3%, faster than the +50.7% projected nationally. The state expects about 1,020 openings a year, counting both growth and workers who retire or move on.

Texas License and Certification Requirements

None required — employer/OEM training and GWO safety certs are the norm — regulated by the No Texas state license required.

No state license is needed; employers train extensively and look for wind energy certificates or mechanical/electrical aptitude.
A 1–2 year wind energy technology program gives you a strong start; OEMs (GE Vernova, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa) also hire and train directly.
GWO (Global Wind Organisation) safety certifications are commonly required and often employer-paid.

Official requirements: No Texas state license required →

Training in Texas

Texas produces more wind power than any other state — West Texas (Sweetwater, Abilene, Lubbock) and the Panhandle are the job centers. Texas State Technical College's wind program in Sweetwater is the best-known pipeline; expect travel and heights as part of the job.

Where Wind turbine technicians Work in Texas

Real Texas power plants that employ wind turbine technicians include:

Great Prairie Wind — Gruver
Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center — Wingate
Capricorn Ridge Wind LLC — Sterling City
Hornet Solar (TX) — Tulia
Aviator Wind — Robert Lee
Hecate Energy Outpost Solar LLC — Laredo

Is This the Right Move for You?

Best for: People comfortable with heights, travel, weather, and mechanical systems.

Think twice if: Heights, remote sites, or outdoor work are hard noes.

Why it's resilient: Wind work is physical, site-based, safety-sensitive, and tied to growing energy infrastructure.

First Steps

Review wind technician programs and employer training pipelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do wind turbine technicians make in Texas?

The median wage for wind turbine technicians in Texas is $61,950 per year (May 2025, BLS). Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $48,830, and top earners (90th percentile) make about $78,280. Pay varies by metro and years of experience.

What license or certification do you need to become a Wind Turbine Technician in Texas?

None required — employer/OEM training and GWO safety certs are the norm, overseen by the No Texas state license required. No state license is needed; employers train extensively and look for wind energy certificates or mechanical/electrical aptitude.

Is being a Wind Turbine Technician a good career in Texas?

Wind work is physical, site-based, safety-sensitive, and tied to growing energy infrastructure.

Which Texas metros pay wind turbine technicians the most?

Among Texas metro areas, Houston leads at $64,050, followed by Austin ($61,930), Dallas–Fort Worth ($57,890). Local pay tracks regional demand and cost of living, so the highest-paying metro isn't always the best net move.

Is Wind Turbine Technician a growing career in Texas?

Texas projects wind turbine technicians employment to change +51.3% from 2024 to 2034, with about 1,020 openings a year — a growing field in the state.

Sources and Verification

Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Texas statewide and metro estimates for SOC 49-9081. Licensing summary compiled from the No Texas state license required (2026-06-11). Requirements change — always confirm current rules with the board and verify program costs and outcomes before enrolling.

BLS Occupational Outlook · O*NET Texas wages · Texas licensing/certification source

Employment projections: Projections Central / BLS Employment Projections (2024–2034); Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities; Employer lists from CMS Provider of Services, the FAA Part 145 directory, EIA Form 860, and USGS/state EMS registries (2026).

Pay percentiles describe current workers, not entry-level offers; training costs and local demand vary, so verify locally before committing money or quitting a job.