Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in South Dakota
Solar Photovoltaic Installers in South Dakota earn a median of $42,380 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($53,140)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 32
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,560; the top 10% earn over $73,590. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $79,970.
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Solar Photovoltaic Installers pay in South Dakota
How much do solar photovoltaic installers make in South Dakota?
The median is $42,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,560 and the top 10% earn over $73,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for solar photovoltaic installers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 32 (−20% vs. the national median of $53,140). Living costs are not included.