How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Detroit?
$48,020a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.09
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,780Median: $48,020Highest 10%: $60,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,780 | $19.13 | |
| 25th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| Median | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| 75th | $59,820 | $28.76 | |
| 90th | $60,220 | $28.95 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $106,600 |
| Boilermaker | $100,100 |
| Plumber | $86,370 |
| Electrician | $81,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $80,610 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $77,290 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $76,980 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $75,120 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $68,130 |
| Carpenter | $65,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $23.09 ($48,020 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $48,020 against $53,140 nationally, 10% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $47,080, so Detroit pays 2% more.
Where does Detroit rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
41 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,220 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.