Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for solar photovoltaic installers in the United States was $53,140 ($25.55 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
| 25th | $46,700 | $22.45 |
| Median | $53,140 | $25.55 |
| 75th | $62,870 | $30.23 |
| 90th | $79,970 | $38.45 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2231
- Total U.S. employment: 31,350
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
The mean wage of $57,900 sits 9.0% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $51,160 | $24.60 | -3.7% | 1,280 |
| Arkansas | $44,820 | $21.55 | -15.7% | 0 |
| California | $60,600 | $29.14 | +14.0% | 6,830 |
| Colorado | $49,730 | $23.91 | -6.4% | 620 |
| Connecticut | $55,590 | $26.73 | +4.6% | 0 |
| Florida | $50,550 | $24.30 | -4.9% | 2,980 |
| Georgia | $47,790 | $22.98 | -10.1% | 0 |
| Hawaii | $70,370 | $33.83 | +32.4% | 420 |
| Illinois | $59,630 | $28.67 | +12.2% | 0 |
| Indiana | $46,140 | $22.18 | -13.2% | 490 |
| Iowa | $56,740 | $27.28 | +6.8% | 180 |
| Kansas | $49,990 | $24.04 | -5.9% | 0 |
| Maine | $61,210 | $29.43 | +15.2% | 60 |
| Maryland | $45,430 | $21.84 | -14.5% | 670 |
| Massachusetts | $59,180 | $28.45 | +11.4% | 620 |
| Michigan | $47,080 | $22.63 | -11.4% | 310 |
| Nevada | $67,810 | $32.60 | +27.6% | 100 |
| New Jersey | $78,950 | $37.96 | +48.6% | 1,880 |
| New Mexico | $48,490 | $23.31 | -8.8% | 340 |
| New York | $56,160 | $27.00 | +5.7% | 1,230 |
| North Carolina | $43,860 | $21.09 | -17.5% | 710 |
| Ohio | $62,400 | $30.00 | +17.4% | 70 |
| Oregon | $66,320 | $31.88 | +24.8% | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,760 | $22.96 | -10.1% | 1,210 |
| South Carolina | $50,490 | $24.27 | -5.0% | 0 |
| South Dakota | $42,380 | $20.37 | -20.2% | 50 |
| Texas | $48,240 | $23.19 | -9.2% | 5,270 |
| Utah | $49,980 | $24.03 | -5.9% | 770 |
| Vermont | $49,490 | $23.79 | -6.9% | 250 |
| Virginia | $49,190 | $23.65 | -7.4% | 0 |
| Washington | $61,630 | $29.63 | +16.0% | 0 |
| Wisconsin | $49,770 | $23.93 | -6.3% | 90 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for solar photovoltaic installers?
The median annual wage for solar photovoltaic installers is $53,140 ($25.55 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays solar photovoltaic installers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many solar photovoltaic installers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 31,350 solar photovoltaic installers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do solar photovoltaic installers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.55. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.