How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Houston?
$47,060a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,922 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.63
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,230Median: $47,060Highest 10%: $74,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $43,610 | $20.97 | |
| Median | $47,060 | $22.63 | |
| 75th | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| 90th | $74,000 | $35.58 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| Austin, TX | $50,580 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,350 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.63 ($47,060 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $47,060 against $53,140 nationally, 11% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,240, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
44 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,000 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.