How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in New York?
$56,160a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in New York. That is $27.00 an hour or $4,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.00
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,630Median: $56,160Highest 10%: $74,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 25th | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| Median | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| 75th | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| 90th | $74,770 | $35.95 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $70,130 |
| Albany, NY | $49,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| 9. Illinois | $59,630 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $59,180 |
| 11. Iowa | $56,740 |
| 12. New York | $56,160 |
| 13. Connecticut | $55,590 |
| 14. Arizona | $51,160 |
| 15. Florida | $50,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $27.00 ($56,160 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $56,160 against $53,140 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
New York ranks 12 of 32 states.
Which city in New York pays solar photovoltaic installers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $70,130 a year.
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.