How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $25.55 an hour or $4,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.55
- Average (mean)
- $57,900
- Jobs
- 31,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| Median | $53,140 | $25.55 | |
| 75th | $62,870 | $30.23 | |
| 90th | $79,970 | $38.45 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Jersey | $78,950 |
| Hawaii | $70,370 |
| Nevada | $67,810 |
| Oregon | $66,320 |
| Ohio | $62,400 |
| Washington | $61,630 |
| Maine | $61,210 |
| California | $60,600 |
| Illinois | $59,630 |
| Massachusetts | $59,180 |
| Iowa | $56,740 |
| New York | $56,160 |
| Connecticut | $55,590 |
| Arizona | $51,160 |
| Florida | $50,550 |
| South Carolina | $50,490 |
| Kansas | $49,990 |
| Utah | $49,980 |
| Wisconsin | $49,770 |
| Colorado | $49,730 |
| Vermont | $49,490 |
| Virginia | $49,190 |
| New Mexico | $48,490 |
| Texas | $48,240 |
| Georgia | $47,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,760 |
| Michigan | $47,080 |
| Indiana | $46,140 |
| Maryland | $45,430 |
| Arkansas | $44,820 |
| North Carolina | $43,860 |
| South Dakota | $42,380 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kahului, HI | $78,360 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,150 |
| San Jose, CA | $71,630 |
| New York, NY | $70,130 |
| Honolulu, HI | $69,940 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $69,550 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $67,810 |
| Portland, OR | $66,320 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,260 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,810 |
| Seattle, WA | $61,630 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,340 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $61,020 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $60,230 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,050 |
In other countries
Solar Photovoltaic Installer belongs to the international group "Building frame and related trades workers not elsewhere classified".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $25.55 ($53,140 a year).
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make a month?
About $4,428 a month before tax, based on a median of $53,140 a year.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year ($20.00 an hour); the top 10% make $79,970 or more.
Which state pays solar photovoltaic installers the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $78,950 a year, followed by Hawaii ($70,370) and Nevada ($67,810).
Which city pays solar photovoltaic installers the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $78,360 a year.
How many solar photovoltaic installers are there in the United States?
About 31,350 people work as solar photovoltaic installers.
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.