SOC 472231

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks. Excludes solar PV electricians who are included in "Electricians" (47-2111) and solar thermal installers who are included in "Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters" (47-2152).

National Median

$51,860

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$51,860

Entry Level (10th pct)

$39,070

Experienced (90th pct)

$80,150

Total Employed

28,280

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$39,070 - $46,040
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$46,040 - $63,020
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$63,020 - $80,150

Highest Paying Locations for Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Rhode Island

$103,880

+100.3% vs national

Reno, NV

$76,530

+47.6% vs national

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

$76,530

+47.6% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$72,900

+40.6% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$70,390

+35.7% vs national

Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Rhode Island	$103,880	N/A
Reno, NV	$76,530	50
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$76,530	60
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$72,900	440
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$70,390	1,140
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$67,440	70
Nevada	$66,090	170
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$66,070	100
New Jersey	$64,670	1,280
Vermont	$64,230	60
Modesto, CA	$64,030	90
Hawaii	$62,740	370
Salinas, CA	$62,650	N/A
Urban Honolulu, HI	$62,300	260
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$62,190	120
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$62,150	820
Vallejo, CA	$61,580	130
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$61,140	1,570
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$60,930	100
California	$60,790	8,970
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$60,130	1,120
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$59,830	130
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$59,660	1,870
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$59,630	50
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$59,140	1,030
Oregon	$58,720	240
Maryland	$58,420	490
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$58,100	330
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$57,700	130
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$57,320	300
Kansas	$57,200	N/A
Kansas City, MO-KS	$57,200	N/A
Fresno, CA	$56,740	260
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$56,550	90
Chico, CA	$56,230	50
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$56,150	450
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$56,020	90
Massachusetts	$55,010	N/A
Michigan	$54,860	90
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$54,380	380
Ohio	$53,640	N/A
New York	$53,070	N/A
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$52,000	100
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$51,860	N/A
Colorado	$51,740	650
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$51,540	1,090
Arizona	$50,310	1,360
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$49,830	80
Flagstaff, AZ	$49,570	30
Madison, WI	$49,460	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Solar Photovoltaic Installers?

The national median annual salary for Solar Photovoltaic Installers is $51,860, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Solar Photovoltaic Installerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Solar Photovoltaic Installerss is Rhode Island, with a median salary of $103,880.

How much can an experienced Solar Photovoltaic Installers make?

Top-earning Solar Photovoltaic Installerss (90th percentile) make $80,150 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.