How much does an installation make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.67 an hour or $4,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.67
- Average (mean)
- $53,850
- Jobs
- 176,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $42,170 | $20.27 | |
| Median | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| 75th | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| 90th | $77,040 | $37.04 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $75,360 |
| Hawaii | $74,260 |
| Washington | $63,080 |
| Maine | $61,380 |
| Minnesota | $60,250 |
| Massachusetts | $59,890 |
| Rhode Island | $59,890 |
| District of Columbia | $59,320 |
| New York | $56,900 |
| Connecticut | $56,110 |
| Illinois | $55,780 |
| Utah | $53,110 |
| Oregon | $52,230 |
| North Dakota | $52,040 |
| Missouri | $52,000 |
| Idaho | $51,680 |
| Kentucky | $51,310 |
| California | $51,230 |
| Kansas | $51,060 |
| Vermont | $51,030 |
| Colorado | $50,840 |
| Louisiana | $50,660 |
| Nevada | $50,190 |
| New Mexico | $50,010 |
| Arizona | $49,990 |
| Maryland | $49,950 |
| New Jersey | $49,920 |
| Oklahoma | $49,420 |
| Wisconsin | $49,100 |
| New Hampshire | $49,030 |
| Nebraska | $48,940 |
| Iowa | $48,680 |
| Georgia | $48,490 |
| South Dakota | $48,490 |
| Montana | $48,360 |
| Delaware | $48,310 |
| Wyoming | $48,260 |
| Tennessee | $48,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,180 |
| Indiana | $48,120 |
| Virginia | $47,910 |
| West Virginia | $47,850 |
| Ohio | $47,550 |
| Michigan | $47,470 |
| North Carolina | $46,780 |
| Alabama | $46,610 |
| South Carolina | $46,430 |
| Florida | $46,290 |
| Arkansas | $45,830 |
| Texas | $45,360 |
| Mississippi | $44,370 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $80,390 |
| Anchorage, AK | $77,690 |
| Honolulu, HI | $77,560 |
| Manhattan, KS | $66,600 |
| Olympia, WA | $66,550 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $66,410 |
| Hinesville, GA | $66,350 |
| Lawton, OK | $65,790 |
| Portland, ME | $64,500 |
| Pueblo, CO | $63,840 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $63,170 |
| Alexandria, LA | $63,050 |
| Worcester, MA | $62,760 |
| Sandusky, OH | $62,320 |
| Midland, MI | $62,080 |
In other countries
Installation belongs to the international group "Sewing, embroidery and related workers".
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- Maintenance Worker$60,850
- Millwright$65,700
- Refractory Materials Repairer$61,290
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$95,320
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$74,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does an installation make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.67 ($49,230 a year).
How much does an installation make a month?
About $4,103 a month before tax, based on a median of $49,230 a year.
How much does an installation make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,080 or less a year ($17.35 an hour); the top 10% make $77,040 or more.
Which state pays installations the most?
Alaska, with a median of $75,360 a year, followed by Hawaii ($74,260) and Washington ($63,080).
Which city pays installations the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $80,390 a year.
How many installations are there in the United States?
About 176,300 people work as installations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.