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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Wind Energy Engineers Salary in California

In California, wind energy engineers earn a median of $128,830 per year.

Median (California)
$128,830
Bottom 10%
$72,840
Top 10%
$212,930
Employed in California
26,500

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, wind energy engineers earn a median of $128,830 — 9% above the national median of $117,750. Locally the range runs $72,840 to $212,930. About 26,500 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #12 of 53 states for wind energy engineers pay — roughly the 79th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $167,270) by 30%. State employment of about 26,500 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$117,750
US bottom 10%
$62,840
US top 10%
$183,510

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Science
  • Monitoring

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