SOC 47-2231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Solar Photovoltaic Installers — Provo
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Provo, UT comes to $59,950 a year, ahead of the national median of $53,140 by 12.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Provo, UT comes to $59,950 a year, ahead of the national median of $53,140 by 12.8%. Pay ranges from under $35,660 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,990 to $75,410.
The area has 200 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.31 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Ogden records the highest median at $48,290. Of the 439 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 182nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,660 | −32.9% |
| 25th | $40,990 | −22.9% |
| Median (50th) | $59,950 | +12.8% |
| 75th | $75,410 | +41.9% |
| 90th | $76,840 | +44.6% |
| Mean | $58,920 | +10.9% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogden | $48,290 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Provo sit close to the national average, so $59,950 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$59,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,617US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,950 a year, 12.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,660 to $76,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ogden, at $48,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Provo, UT?
The median annual wage is $59,950, or $28.82 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 Provo, UT is 12.8% 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 Provo, UT earns more than $76,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,660 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ogden, at $48,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Provo, UT. 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.
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