How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make in Portland?
$66,320a year
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $31.88 an hour or $5,527 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.88
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,470Median: $66,320Highest 10%: $87,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,470 | $27.15 | |
| 25th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| Median | $66,320 | $31.88 | |
| 75th | $87,370 | $42.00 | |
| 90th | $87,370 | $42.00 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for solar photovoltaic installers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $31.88 ($66,320 a year).
Do solar photovoltaic installers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $66,320 against $53,140 nationally, 25% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $66,320, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for solar photovoltaic installer pay?
8 of 50 metro areas with data.
How much does a solar photovoltaic installer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,370 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.