Occupation Salary Profile

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

SOC Code: 47-2231

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks. Excludes solar PV electricians who are included in ā€œElectriciansā€ (47-2111) and solar thermal installers who are included in ā€œPlumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfittersā€ (47-2152).

National Median (BLS)
$47,100
ā–² +2.35% Nominal ā–¼ -0.88% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$48,170
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
5,620
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Solar Photovoltaic Installers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $38,390
25th Percentile $41,070
National Median (50th Percentile) $47,100
75th Percentile $49,710
90th Percentile $58,970
P10: $38,390 P50 (Median): $47,100 P90: $58,970