Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Illinois
Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Illinois earn a median of $59,630 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($53,140)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,360; the top 10% earn over $103,460. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $79,970.
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Solar Photovoltaic Installers pay in Illinois
How much do solar photovoltaic installers make in Illinois?
The median is $59,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,360 and the top 10% earn over $103,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for solar photovoltaic installers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 32 (+12% vs. the national median of $53,140). Living costs are not included.