How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Illinois?
$59,630a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in Illinois. That is $28.67 an hour or $4,969 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.67
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 32
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $59,630Highest 10%: $103,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $47,890 | $23.02 | |
| Median | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| 75th | $70,800 | $34.04 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.74 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| 6. Washington | $61,630 |
| 7. Maine | $61,210 |
| 8. California | $60,600 |
| 9. Illinois | $59,630 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $59,180 |
| 11. Iowa | $56,740 |
| 12. New York | $56,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.67 ($59,630 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $59,630 against $53,140 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Illinois rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 32 states.
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.