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Solar installer pv salary
Average solar installer pv salary
$38,185
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Average solar installer pv salary by state
Highest paying states for solar installer pvs
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $42,547 | $20.46 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $42,346 | $20.36 |
| 3 | Arizona | $42,281 | $20.33 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $43,252 | $20.79 |
| 5 | Vermont | $43,649 | $20.99 |
| 6 | Utah | $40,702 | $19.57 |
| 7 | Washington | $44,410 | $21.35 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $42,380 | $20.38 |
| 9 | Montana | $40,385 | $19.42 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $43,547 | $20.94 |
| 11 | Virginia | $42,452 | $20.41 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $42,382 | $20.38 |
| 13 | Delaware | $43,479 | $20.90 |
| 14 | Ohio | $39,823 | $19.15 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $42,887 | $20.62 |
| 16 | California | $42,151 | $20.26 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $43,995 | $21.15 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $40,595 | $19.52 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $40,072 | $19.27 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $37,924 | $18.23 |
| 21 | Iowa | $38,965 | $18.73 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $40,104 | $19.28 |
| 23 | Alaska | $44,396 | $21.34 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $39,816 | $19.14 |
| 25 | Maryland | $40,746 | $19.59 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $39,352 | $18.92 |
| 27 | Missouri | $39,403 | $18.94 |
| 28 | Colorado | $38,602 | $18.56 |
| 29 | New York | $40,077 | $19.27 |
| 30 | Illinois | $39,272 | $18.88 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $42,796 | $20.57 |
| 32 | Idaho | $36,044 | $17.33 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $38,362 | $18.44 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $36,686 | $17.64 |
| 35 | Maine | $35,727 | $17.18 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $38,387 | $18.46 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $36,757 | $17.67 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $36,308 | $17.46 |
| 39 | Oregon | $38,223 | $18.38 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $38,081 | $18.31 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $32,314 | $15.54 |
| 42 | Kansas | $37,727 | $18.14 |
| 43 | Indiana | $35,060 | $16.86 |
| 44 | Michigan | $35,325 | $16.98 |
| 45 | Alabama | $34,001 | $16.35 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $33,708 | $16.21 |
| 47 | Texas | $32,594 | $15.67 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $32,415 | $15.58 |
| 49 | Florida | $27,702 | $13.32 |
| 50 | Georgia | $31,715 | $15.25 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $32,766 | $15.75 |
Solar installer pv salary details
A solar installer pv's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a solar installer pv's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $38,185 | $3,182 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying solar installer pv jobs
The highest paying types of solar installer pvs are electro-mechanical solar technician, solar panel technician, and solar electric practitioner.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Technician | $41,791 | $3,483 | $20.09 | 51,861 |
| Installer | $39,799 | $3,317 | $19.13 | 30,303 |
| Solar Installer | $37,239 | $3,103 | $17.90 | 17,367 |
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Solar installer pv salary trends
The average solar installer pv salary has risen by $7,275 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average solar installer pv earned $30,910 annually, but today, they earn $38,185 a year. That works out to a 18% change in pay for solar installer pvs over the last decade.
Compare solar installer pv salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average solar installer pv salary over time
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Solar installer pv salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,200 | $18.36 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $36,900 | $17.73 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $35,100 | $16.86 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | $32,400 | $15.60 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $32,200 | $15.50 | +3.6% |
Recently added solar installer pv salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenspark, Inc. | Commercial PV Installer | Ontario, NY | 06/16/2025 | $37,566 |
| Sustainable Energy Developments Inc. | Residential PV Installer | Ontario, NY | 04/28/2025 | $35,479 |
| Revolusun | PV Installer/Racker | Urban Honolulu, HI | 04/22/2025 | $41,740 |
| Sustainable Energy Developments Inc. | Commercial PV Installer | Ontario, NY | 03/28/2025 | $37,566 |
| Sustainable Energy Developments Inc. | Residential PV Installer | Ontario, NY | 03/28/2025 | $35,479 |
| Sustainable Energy Developments Inc. | Residential PV Installer | Ontario, NY | 02/18/2025 | $35,479 |
| MÄ€Lama Solar LLC | PV Installer | Urban Honolulu, HI | 02/17/2025 | $52,175 |
| Aerotek | Solar Installer-Pv License | Las Vegas, NV | 02/16/2025 | $50,088 |
| Greensparksolar | Commercial PV Installer | Ontario, NY | 02/16/2025 | $35,479 |
| Sustainable Energy Developments Inc. | Residential PV Installer | Ontario, NY | 01/28/2025 | $35,479 |
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