SOC 47-2231 · May 2025 · United States
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers across the United States is $53,140 per year, measured over 31,350 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $78,950.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Pay for this occupation varies by 86.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $78,950 and South Dakota pays $42,380.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $78,950 | 1,880 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $70,370 | 420 | |
| 3 | Nevada | $67,810 | 100 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $66,320 | 360 | |
| 5 | Ohio | $62,400 | 70 | |
| 6 | Washington | $61,630 | — | |
| 7 | Maine | $61,210 | 60 | |
| 8 | California | $60,600 | 6,830 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $59,630 | — | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $59,180 | 620 |
States with the most Solar Photovoltaic Installers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 6,830 | $60,600 | |
| 2 | Texas | 5,270 | $48,240 | |
| 3 | Florida | 2,980 | $50,550 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | 1,880 | $78,950 | |
| 5 | Arizona | 1,280 | $51,160 | |
| 6 | New York | 1,230 | $56,160 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 1,210 | $47,760 | |
| 8 | Utah | 770 | $49,980 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 710 | $43,860 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 670 | $45,430 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului | $78,360 | 40 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $72,150 | 710 |
| 3 | San Jose | $71,630 | 280 |
| 4 | New York | $70,130 | 2,190 |
| 5 | Urban Honolulu | $69,940 | 330 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $69,550 | 40 |
| 7 | Las Vegas | $67,810 | 60 |
| 8 | Portland | $66,320 | 210 |
| 9 | Salinas | $62,260 | — |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $61,810 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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