Installer Salary
Average Installer Salary
$39,799yearly
How much does an Installer make?
Installers make $39,799 per year on average, or $19.13 per hour, in the United States. Installers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $31,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $50,000.
Location impacts how much an installer can expect to make. Installers make the most in Washington, Minnesota, California, Indiana, and Connecticut.
Highest Paying States For Installers
The darker areas on the map show where installers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Installer average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $45,305 | $21.78 | 235 |
| 2 | Washington | $48,939 | $23.53 | 192 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $44,665 | $21.47 | 141 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $46,938 | $22.57 | 140 |
| 5 | Missouri | $42,668 | $20.51 | 196 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $41,754 | $20.07 | 37 |
| 7 | Illinois | $43,154 | $20.75 | 345 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $44,459 | $21.37 | 10 |
| 9 | California | $46,036 | $22.13 | 977 |
| 10 | Oregon | $43,629 | $20.98 | 114 |
| 11 | Colorado | $42,290 | $20.33 | 250 |
| 12 | Montana | $40,997 | $19.71 | 46 |
| 13 | Ohio | $42,413 | $20.39 | 246 |
| 14 | Nevada | $41,347 | $19.88 | 58 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $38,065 | $18.30 | 384 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $42,915 | $20.63 | 110 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $44,418 | $21.35 | 188 |
| 18 | New York | $43,600 | $20.96 | 304 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $42,470 | $20.42 | 229 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $48,772 | $23.45 | 16 |
| 21 | Iowa | $39,720 | $19.10 | 106 |
| 22 | Michigan | $41,679 | $20.04 | 169 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $42,350 | $20.36 | 17 |
| 24 | Virginia | $41,934 | $20.16 | 264 |
| 25 | Vermont | $42,392 | $20.38 | 14 |
| 26 | Delaware | $41,916 | $20.15 | 31 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $43,417 | $20.87 | 171 |
| 28 | Arizona | $39,818 | $19.14 | 202 |
| 29 | Alabama | $37,383 | $17.97 | 182 |
| 30 | Maryland | $42,147 | $20.26 | 166 |
| 31 | Alaska | $42,120 | $20.25 | 12 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $36,311 | $17.46 | 96 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $40,632 | $19.53 | 28 |
| 34 | Georgia | $36,652 | $17.62 | 478 |
| 35 | Maine | $37,167 | $17.87 | 40 |
| 36 | Utah | $35,471 | $17.05 | 132 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $37,768 | $18.16 | 69 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $37,974 | $18.26 | 9 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $35,447 | $17.04 | 93 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $34,072 | $16.38 | 155 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $33,280 | $16.00 | 216 |
| 42 | Idaho | $33,540 | $16.13 | 72 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $36,021 | $17.32 | 55 |
| 44 | Kansas | $35,391 | $17.01 | 76 |
| 45 | Texas | $35,164 | $16.91 | 523 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $32,561 | $15.65 | 170 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $34,215 | $16.45 | 240 |
| 48 | Florida | $31,793 | $15.29 | 493 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $31,652 | $15.22 | 40 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $30,459 | $14.64 | 58 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $33,538 | $16.12 | 18 |
Highest Paying Cities For Installers
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $48,971 | $23.54 |
| 2 | Sacramento, CA | $48,016 | $23.08 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $46,883 | $22.54 |
| 4 | Indianapolis, IN | $45,029 | $21.65 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $43,680 | $21.00 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $43,620 | $20.97 |
| 7 | Cleveland, OH | $43,348 | $20.84 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $43,339 | $20.84 |
| 9 | Milwaukee, WI | $42,994 | $20.67 |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | $42,868 | $20.61 |
| 11 | Lancaster, PA | $42,505 | $20.44 |
| 12 | Denver, CO | $42,337 | $20.35 |
| 13 | Frederick, MD | $42,208 | $20.29 |
| 14 | Las Vegas, NV | $41,217 | $19.82 |
| 15 | Peoria, AZ | $39,933 | $19.20 |
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Installer Salary Details
What is an Installer's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $39,799 | $3,317 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter/Labour | $36,131 | $3,011 | $17.37 | 27,472 |
| Apprentice Carpenter | $37,902 | $3,159 | $18.22 | 17,370 |
| Lead Carpenter | $49,228 | $4,102 | $23.67 | 6,359 |
| Builder | $33,117 | $2,760 | $15.92 | 4,074 |
| Framer | $34,298 | $2,858 | $16.49 | 5,247 |
| Installation And Service Technician | $37,202 | $3,100 | $17.89 | 125,640 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Installers The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pella | $62,514 | $30.05 | 4 |
| 2 | Softpath System | $56,104 | $26.97 | 2 |
| 3 | BD | $51,281 | $24.65 | 3 |
| 4 | Leidos | $51,083 | $24.56 | 7 |
| 5 | Johnson Controls | $50,559 | $24.31 | 88 |
| 6 | University of California, Berkeley | $49,877 | $23.98 | |
| 7 | Ameresco | $49,366 | $23.73 | 3 |
| 8 | Northrop Grumman | $48,646 | $23.39 | |
| 9 | CenterPoint Energy | $48,633 | $23.38 | |
| 10 | Bellingham Marine | $48,372 | $23.26 | 1 |
| 11 | Cc Meyers | $48,141 | $23.14 | |
| 12 | Clear Channel Airport | $47,548 | $22.86 | 5 |
| 13 | PC Construction | $47,219 | $22.70 | 2 |
| 14 | PepsiCo | $47,166 | $22.68 | 8 |
| 15 | NRG Energy | $47,093 | $22.64 | 14 |
| 16 | SpaceX | $46,931 | $22.56 | |
| 17 | Epperson & Company | $46,780 | $22.49 | 1 |
| 18 | Auto-Chlor Services | $46,591 | $22.40 | 6 |
| 19 | Precision Walls | $46,443 | $22.33 | 14 |
| 20 | Steris | $46,121 | $22.17 | 17 |
How Much Do Installers Make In Different Industries?
Installer salaries can vary depending on the industry. In fact, our data shows that the technology, telecommunication, and construction industries tend to offer much higher salaries for installers. For example, installers make a whopping average salary of $40,956 while working in the technology industry. Meanwhile, other people in this field are making $40,947 in the telecommunication industry and $40,743 in the construction industry.
Installers may want to avoid working in the retail industry as it offers the lowest average salary of $36,810.
Highest Paying Industries For Installers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $40,956 | $19.69 |
| 2 | Telecommunication | $40,947 | $19.69 |
| 3 | Construction | $40,743 | $19.59 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $40,070 | $19.26 |
| 5 | Finance | $38,954 | $18.73 |
| 6 | Professional | $38,086 | $18.31 |
| 7 | Retail | $36,810 | $17.70 |
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Installer Salary Trends
Installer Salary By Experience Level
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | $24,200 | $11.64 |
| Mid Level | $37,600 | $18.09 |
| Senior Level | $48,900 | $23.52 |
Average Installer Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Installer Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $39,800 | $19.13 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $38,800 | $18.67 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | $37,400 | $18.00 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | $36,300 | $17.45 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | $35,000 | $16.85 | +3.5% |
Recently Added Installer Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Solar Solutions Inc. | Installer | Peoria, AZ | 07/26/2022 | $52,175 |
| Brame Specialty Company Inc. | Installer | Durham, NC | 07/26/2022 | $33,392 |
| Truteam | Installer | Colorado Springs, CO | 07/25/2022 | $37,566 |
| Jobs In Cable | Installer | Waukesha, WI | 07/25/2022 | $36,523 |
| Jobs In Cable | Installer | Mystic, CT | 07/25/2022 | $36,523 |
| Foundation Recovery Systems | Installer | Kansas City, KS | 07/25/2022 | $52,175 |
| Jobs In Cable | Installer | Carson City, NV | 07/25/2022 | $36,523 |
| Chimney Concepts LLC | Fireplace Installer | Port Washington, WI | 07/25/2022 | $60,523 |
| Foundation Recovery Systems | Installer | Kansas City, MO | 07/25/2022 | $52,175 |
| Groundworks | Installer | Grand Junction, CO | 07/25/2022 | $52,175 |
Installer Salaries FAQs
What state pays Installers the most?
Washington pays Installers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $48,939 per year, or $23.53 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an Installer?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Installer if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in District of Columbia you should be paid close to $48,772 per year.
What type of Installer gets paid the most?
Lead Installer gets paid the most. Lead Installer made a median salary of $59,596. The best-paid 10 percent make $74,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $47,000.
What is a good starting salary for an Installer?
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.
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