How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Albuquerque?
$59,800a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,430Median: $59,800Highest 10%: $76,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| 25th | $48,490 | $23.31 | |
| Median | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| 90th | $76,970 | $37.00 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $75,070 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $71,430 |
| Plumber | $63,900 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $63,190 |
| Carpenter | $60,080 |
| Electrician | $59,120 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $58,040 |
| Insulation Worker | $56,990 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $55,420 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $54,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $28.75 ($59,800 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $59,800 against $53,140 nationally, 13% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $48,490, so Albuquerque pays 23% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
20 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,970 or more.
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.