How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Boston?
$59,400a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $28.56 an hour or $4,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.56
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,150Median: $59,400Highest 10%: $76,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,150 | $22.19 | |
| 25th | $46,810 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| 75th | $73,740 | $35.45 | |
| 90th | $76,500 | $36.78 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| Providence, RI | $53,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $28.56 ($59,400 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $59,400 against $53,140 nationally, 12% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $59,180, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
23 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,500 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.