Solar Photovoltaic Installers Hourly Pay

As of May 2025, the median hourly wage for solar photovoltaic installers in the United States was $25.55, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$20.00
25th$22.45
Median$25.55
75th$30.23
90th$38.45

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do solar photovoltaic installers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $25.55; the mean hourly wage is $27.84.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for solar photovoltaic installers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $20.00 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for solar photovoltaic installers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $38.45 per hour.