Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary by State
The national median pay for solar photovoltaic installers is $53,140 a year. By state, it ranges from $42,380 in South Dakota to $78,950 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $41,600
- 25th percentile
- $46,700
- Median
- $53,140
- 75th percentile
- $62,870
- Top 10%
- $79,970
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 31,350 jobs.
Median pay in 32 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $78,950 | +49% | $47,600 | $102,050 | 1,880 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $70,370 | +32% | $47,480 | $105,200 | 420 |
| 3 | Nevada | $67,810 | +28% | $51,170 | $89,200 | 100 |
| 4 | Oregon | $66,320 | +25% | $54,110 | $87,370 | 360 |
| 5 | Ohio | $62,400 | +17% | $48,270 | $70,150 | 70 |
| 6 | Washington | $61,630 | +16% | $50,440 | $61,640 | Not published |
| 7 | Maine | $61,210 | +15% | $51,970 | $86,730 | 60 |
| 8 | California | $60,600 | +14% | $47,070 | $83,770 | 6,830 |
| 9 | Illinois | $59,630 | +12% | $35,360 | $103,460 | Not published |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $59,180 | +11% | $46,150 | $76,280 | 620 |
| 11 | Iowa | $56,740 | +7% | $41,430 | $72,450 | 180 |
| 12 | New York | $56,160 | +6% | $46,630 | $74,770 | 1,230 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $55,590 | +5% | $45,240 | $70,820 | Not published |
| 14 | Arizona | $51,160 | −4% | $38,770 | $78,780 | 1,280 |
| 15 | Florida | $50,550 | −5% | $44,450 | $76,550 | 2,980 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $50,490 | −5% | $40,540 | $78,170 | Not published |
| 17 | Kansas | $49,990 | −6% | $41,920 | $61,630 | Not published |
| 18 | Utah | $49,980 | −6% | $44,550 | $76,740 | 770 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $49,770 | −6% | $44,910 | $85,650 | 90 |
| 20 | Colorado | $49,730 | −6% | $45,930 | $76,170 | 620 |
| 21 | Vermont | $49,490 | −7% | $44,600 | $72,030 | 250 |
| 22 | Virginia | $49,190 | −7% | $47,100 | $59,110 | Not published |
| 23 | New Mexico | $48,490 | −9% | $40,020 | $75,370 | 340 |
| 24 | Texas | $48,240 | −9% | $37,660 | $73,690 | 5,270 |
| 25 | Georgia | $47,790 | −10% | $45,080 | $57,900 | Not published |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $47,760 | −10% | $40,940 | $61,250 | 1,210 |
| 27 | Michigan | $47,080 | −11% | $38,340 | $60,270 | 310 |
| 28 | Indiana | $46,140 | −13% | $38,250 | $71,020 | 490 |
| 29 | Maryland | $45,430 | −15% | $44,190 | $61,410 | 670 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $44,820 | −16% | $44,800 | $62,870 | Not published |
| 31 | North Carolina | $43,860 | −17% | $37,440 | $60,170 | 710 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $42,380 | −20% | $37,560 | $73,590 | 50 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary questions
Which state pays solar photovoltaic installers the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $78,950 a year (+49% vs. the national median of $53,140). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays solar photovoltaic installers the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $42,380 a year (−20% vs. national).
Where do most solar photovoltaic installers work?
California has the most jobs, about 6,830, with a median of $60,600.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.