Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for solar photovoltaic installerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$78,690
- Hawaii$73,000
- Oregon$71,390
- Nevada$70,830
- Maine$64,350
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- North Carolina$47,420
- Arkansas$48,710
- Indiana$49,310
- Michigan$50,520
- Pennsylvania$50,680
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $78,690 | $78,950 | $38 | +35.9% | 1,880 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $73,000 | $70,370 | $35 | +26.1% | 420 |
| 3 | Oregon | $71,390 | $66,320 | $34 | +23.3% | 360 |
| 4 | Nevada | $70,830 | $67,810 | $34 | +22.3% | 100 |
| 5 | Maine | $64,350 | $61,210 | $31 | +11.1% | 60 |
| 6 | California | $63,280 | $60,600 | $30 | +9.3% | 6,830 |
| 7 | Illinois | $62,480 | $59,630 | $30 | +7.9% | — |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $61,910 | $59,180 | $30 | +6.9% | 620 |
| 9 | Ohio | $59,010 | $62,400 | $28 | +1.9% | 70 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $58,150 | $49,770 | $28 | +0.4% | 90 |
| 11 | Washington | $58,030 | $61,630 | $28 | +0.2% | — |
| 12 | New York | $56,940 | $56,160 | $27 | -1.7% | 1,230 |
| 13 | Iowa | $56,890 | $56,740 | $27 | -1.7% | 180 |
| 14 | Vermont | $55,730 | $49,490 | $27 | -3.7% | 250 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $55,290 | $55,590 | $27 | -4.5% | — |
| 16 | South Carolina | $54,980 | $50,490 | $26 | -5% | — |
| 17 | Utah | $54,960 | $49,980 | $26 | -5.1% | 770 |
| 18 | Florida | $54,780 | $50,550 | $26 | -5.4% | 2,980 |
| 19 | Colorado | $54,510 | $49,730 | $26 | -5.9% | 620 |
| 20 | Arizona | $54,170 | $51,160 | $26 | -6.4% | 1,280 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $53,810 | $48,490 | $26 | -7.1% | 340 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $53,180 | $42,380 | $26 | -8.2% | 50 |
| 23 | Virginia | $53,160 | $49,190 | $26 | -8.2% | — |
| 24 | Texas | $52,500 | $48,240 | $25 | -9.3% | 5,270 |
| 25 | Maryland | $51,540 | $45,430 | $25 | -11% | 670 |
| 26 | Kansas | $51,210 | $49,990 | $25 | -11.6% | — |
| 27 | Georgia | $51,030 | $47,790 | $25 | -11.9% | — |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $50,680 | $47,760 | $24 | -12.5% | 1,210 |
| 29 | Michigan | $50,520 | $47,080 | $24 | -12.7% | 310 |
| 30 | Indiana | $49,310 | $46,140 | $24 | -14.8% | 490 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $48,710 | $44,820 | $23 | -15.9% | — |
| 32 | North Carolina | $47,420 | $43,860 | $23 | -18.1% | 710 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 52 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $78,420 | $81,640 | 40 |
| 2 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $78,360 | $77,060 | 40 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $72,150 | $72,470 | 710 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $71,630 | $72,270 | 280 |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $70,130 | $74,770 | 2,190 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $69,940 | $71,460 | 330 |
| 7 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $69,550 | $74,210 | 40 |
| 8 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $67,810 | $71,200 | 60 |
| 9 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $66,320 | $72,710 | 210 |
| 10 | Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $64,540 | $70,610 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing solar photovoltaic installerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $96,440 | $88,440 | — |
| 2 | Other Electric Power Generation | $81,170 | $81,600 | — |
| 3 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $78,580 | $80,240 | 40 |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $67,940 | $66,750 | — |
| 5 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $67,940 | $66,750 | — |
| 6 | Wind Electric Power Generation | $66,080 | $67,410 | 380 |
| 7 | Residential Building Construction | $63,460 | $67,040 | 600 |
| 8 | Roofing Contractors | $62,470 | $72,160 | 140 |
| 9 | Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $61,210 | $71,750 | 140 |
| 10 | Construction of Buildings | $59,640 | $64,170 | 1,380 |
| 11 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $58,730 | $61,980 | — |
| 12 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $58,570 | $62,160 | 11,950 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do solar photovoltaic installers make in the U.S.?
The median solar photovoltaic installers salary in the United States is $53,140 per year (mean $57,900), and about 80% earn between $41,600 and $79,970.
How much do solar photovoltaic installers make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,900 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays solar photovoltaic installers the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for solar photovoltaic installers at $78,690 per year (median $78,950).
What is the job outlook for solar photovoltaic installers?
Employment is projected to change +42.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 4,100 openings per year.