How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Austin?
$50,580a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $24.32 an hour or $4,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.32
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,210Median: $50,580Highest 10%: $73,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| 25th | $40,260 | $19.36 | |
| Median | $50,580 | $24.32 | |
| 75th | $59,640 | $28.67 | |
| 90th | $73,690 | $35.43 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| Dallas, TX | $48,350 |
| Houston, TX | $47,060 |
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How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $24.32 ($50,580 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $50,580 against $53,140 nationally, 5% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,240, so Austin pays 5% more.
Where does Austin rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
34 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,690 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.