How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in New York?
$70,130a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $33.72 an hour or $5,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.72
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,600Median: $70,130Highest 10%: $102,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $70,130 | $33.72 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.06 | |
| 90th | $102,100 | $49.06 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| Albany, NY | $49,470 |
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How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $33.72 ($70,130 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $70,130 against $53,140 nationally, 32% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $56,160, so New York pays 25% more.
Where does New York rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
4 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,100 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.