SOC 47-2231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Solar Photovoltaic Installers — Maine
Maine
Median pay for this occupation in Maine comes to $61,210 a year, ahead of the national median of $53,140 by 15.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Maine comes to $61,210 a year, ahead of the national median of $53,140 by 15.2%. Pay ranges from under $51,970 at the tenth percentile to more than $86,730 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,050 to $61,300.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.49 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Maine ranks number 7th out of 32 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 304th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,970 | −2.2% |
| 25th | $58,050 | +9.2% |
| Median (50th) | $61,210 | +15.2% |
| 75th | $61,300 | +15.4% |
| 90th | $86,730 | +63.2% |
| Mean | $64,350 | +21.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $61,210 goes as far as $63,038 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,038US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,210 a year, 15.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,970 to $86,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 32 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Maine?
The median annual wage is $61,210, or $29.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $53,140, so pay in Maine is 15.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $86,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,970 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Maine. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
Explore related data