The average salary for a solar photovoltaic installer in the United States is $53,140, but the range typically falls between $42,740 and $60,180. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.55, with a range between $20.55 and $28.93.
There are approximately 24,510 people employed as a solar photovoltaic installer in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of solar photovoltaic installers.The state with the best pay for a solar photovoltaic installer is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $71,150, while North Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $45,550.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,920 | $18.23 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,740 | $20.55 |
| Median | $48,800 | $23.46 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,180 | $28.93 |
| 90th Percentile | $73,560 | $35.37 |
The salary of a solar photovoltaic installer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a solar photovoltaic installer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for solar photovoltaic installers are Alaska, Hawaii, New Jersey, Maryland, Vermont while the worst states are North Carolina, Texas, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $64,200 | $71,150 | $79,380 |
| Arizona | $39,180 | $51,440 | $61,900 |
| Arkansas | $32,760 | $49,740 | $66,800 |
| California | $43,860 | $56,700 | $73,560 |
| Colorado | $37,440 | $51,230 | $63,440 |
| Florida | $38,950 | $48,630 | $62,460 |
| Georgia | $38,620 | $50,410 | $56,850 |
| Hawaii | $42,650 | $63,870 | $83,860 |
| Illinois | $33,650 | $45,800 | $64,630 |
| Iowa | $37,640 | $42,850 | $47,800 |
| Maryland | $41,190 | $58,340 | $80,310 |
| Massachusetts | $35,000 | $48,480 | $63,300 |
| Michigan | $35,950 | $65,300 | $176,580 |
| Nevada | $38,130 | $55,400 | $78,690 |
| New Jersey | $38,840 | $63,250 | $102,480 |
| New Mexico | $32,190 | $44,200 | $57,320 |
| New York | $42,630 | $56,070 | $80,360 |
| North Carolina | $32,500 | $45,550 | $60,460 |
| Ohio | $22,900 | $40,300 | $48,560 |
| Oregon | $37,920 | $51,460 | $62,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,230 | $58,060 | $81,340 |
| South Carolina | $44,990 | $48,280 | $52,830 |
| Texas | $36,140 | $46,830 | $60,390 |
| Utah | $35,820 | $55,490 | $96,040 |
| Vermont | $40,800 | $54,850 | $67,770 |
Even between cities, the salary of a solar photovoltaic installer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for solar photovoltaic installers is Santa Cruz-Watsonville area, CA with an average salary of $72,560.The city with the lowest average salary for solar photovoltaic installers is Columbus, OH with an average salary of $40,590.
Areas with highest average salaries for solar photovoltaic installers
Areas with lowest average salaries for solar photovoltaic installers
The number of solar photovoltaic installers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of solar photovoltaic installers has increased by 13,020. On average, the number of solar photovoltaic installers has been increasing by 28.3% each year. The salary of solar photovoltaic installers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of solar photovoltaic installers has increased by $5,120. On average, the salary of solar photovoltaic installers has been increasing by 2.7% each year.
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