Q: Can an installer make 100k?

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as an installer. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for an installer is $35,625. Even installers in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $45,000 per year.

Q: What percentage of Installers are female?

5.9% of installers are female in the United States. This is -0.5 percentage points lower than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female installers has increased by 1.0 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 9,491 female installers in the U.S. and 151,390 male installers in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 160,881 people with the specific job title of installer and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Question 1

How long does it take to become an Installer?

Accepted Answer

It takes 3 years of professional experience to become an installer. That is the time it takes to learn specific installer skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education.

Question 2

How do I become a service provider at Lowes?

Accepted Answer

To become a service provider at Lowe's, a company must be fully licensed and certified. Lowe's installers must meet the licensing requirements of the state they operate in, and Lowe's provides a list of installer licenses by the state on their website.

Question 3

How much does Home Depot pay subcontractors?

Accepted Answer

Home Depot pays subcontractors an average yearly salary of $50,000. Since all home services performed through The Home Depot, including plumbing services, are performed by independent contractors, there is ample opportunity to make good money working as a subcontractor for Home Depot.

Question 4

What is a good starting salary for an Installer?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for an installer is $27,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an installer in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for installers is $35,625, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an installer can vary by state.

Question 5

Can an installer make 100k?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as an installer. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for an installer is $35,625. Even installers in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $45,000 per year.

Question 6

How much does a screen installer make?

Accepted Answer

Screen installers make an annual salary between $30,000 and $50,000. However, well-qualified screen installers can make $60,000 or more annually.

Screen installers can make more if they have advanced qualifications and educational achievements that will allow them to get into companies that pay better. The best way to make more money as a screen installer is to be an approved service provider for companies like Home Depot and Lowe's.

Question 7

What percentage of Installers are female?

Accepted Answer

5.9% of installers are female in the United States. This is -0.5 percentage points lower than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female installers has increased by 1.0 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 9,491 female installers in the U.S. and 151,390 male installers in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 160,881 people with the specific job title of installer and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

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