Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary (2025)
Based on 31,350 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $41,600 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $46,700 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $53,140 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $62,870 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $79,970 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$42K
25th
$47K
Median
$53K
75th
$63K
90th
$80K
Highest Paying States for Solar Photovoltaic Installers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $78,690 |
| Hawaii | $73,000 |
| Oregon | $71,390 |
| Nevada | $70,830 |
| Maine | $64,350 |
| California | $63,280 |
| Illinois | $62,480 |
| Massachusetts | $61,910 |
| Ohio | $59,010 |
| Wisconsin | $58,150 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Solar Photovoltaic Installers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Jersey at an average of $78,690 per year, while Wisconsin has an average of $58,150 — a difference of $20,540. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Solar Photovoltaic Installers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 31,350 workers were employed as Solar Photovoltaic Installerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $57,900 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2231