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How Much Do Solar PV Installer Workers Make?

Solar PV Installer workers earn a national median of $53,971/year, with the top 10% earning $70,390+. Wages have grown 22.0% over the past 5 years, outpacing many white-collar professions.

Key Data

MetricValue
National Median$53,971/yr
National Mean$57,856/yr
Lowest Market Median$38,650/yr
Highest Market Median$70,390/yr
5-Year Wage Growth+22.0%
Trade Pay GradeB (78/100)
Total Employment10,350

Solar PV Installer workers earn a national median of $53,971/year, with the top 10% earning $70,390+. Wages have grown 22.0% over the past 5 years, outpacing many white-collar professions.

This answer pulls from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, the authoritative federal source for U.S. skilled-trade wage data. The headline number above is the direct answer; what follows is the additional context most readers need to use the answer for a real decision rather than just a fact lookup.

For readers turning this answer into action: cross-reference against the underlying the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey record before acting on time-sensitive decisions. The site renders the data as it was published; subsequent revisions can shift the picture, and the live federal data is always the authoritative current reference.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES, 2026.