Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for solar thermal installers and technicians is $63,800 a year. By state, it ranges from $48,660 in Arkansas to $101,020 in District of Columbia. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,150
- 25th percentile
- $50,190
- Median
- $63,800
- 75th percentile
- $85,110
- Top 10%
- $108,420
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”). About 465,840 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $101,020 | +58% | $52,310 | $117,180 | 1,010 |
| 2 | Illinois | $99,950 | +57% | $50,250 | $126,430 | 16,750 |
| 3 | Oregon | $97,050 | +52% | $58,230 | $147,100 | 5,370 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $94,410 | +48% | $48,720 | $121,050 | 10,720 |
| 5 | Alaska | $93,920 | +47% | $53,730 | $122,660 | 1,200 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $93,880 | +47% | $52,010 | $135,080 | 13,460 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $81,210 | +27% | $50,020 | $120,070 | 10,210 |
| 8 | Washington | $81,030 | +27% | $49,490 | $141,860 | 12,470 |
| 9 | Michigan | $80,190 | +26% | $46,560 | $103,430 | 14,120 |
| 10 | Montana | $79,960 | +25% | $48,250 | $100,860 | 1,860 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $78,240 | +23% | $48,720 | $136,710 | 8,750 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $78,060 | +22% | $47,750 | $113,300 | 2,500 |
| 13 | New York | $77,490 | +21% | $46,130 | $130,420 | 23,210 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $77,280 | +21% | $45,670 | $102,990 | 5,410 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $76,470 | +20% | $49,680 | $110,360 | 1,820 |
| 16 | Indiana | $76,320 | +20% | $46,890 | $102,520 | 11,280 |
| 17 | California | $72,830 | +14% | $47,350 | $131,100 | 47,660 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $68,080 | +7% | $46,770 | $134,110 | 13,620 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $66,810 | +5% | $44,850 | $87,730 | 1,950 |
| 20 | Missouri | $66,790 | +5% | $44,780 | $117,180 | 8,310 |
| 21 | Maryland | $65,400 | +3% | $45,630 | $108,420 | 11,420 |
| 22 | Kansas | $65,220 | +2% | $39,130 | $109,290 | 4,590 |
| 23 | Delaware | $64,720 | +1% | $40,990 | $95,520 | 1,590 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $64,160 | +1% | $44,860 | $94,710 | 6,360 |
| 25 | Maine | $64,000 | 0% | $48,120 | $80,760 | 2,710 |
| 26 | Iowa | $63,890 | 0% | $45,510 | $97,500 | 5,730 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $63,680 | 0% | $38,120 | $79,540 | 8,360 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $63,560 | 0% | $45,520 | $83,560 | 1,620 |
| 29 | Ohio | $63,330 | −1% | $45,470 | $101,410 | 16,390 |
| 30 | Colorado | $63,240 | −1% | $47,770 | $100,240 | 10,080 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $62,410 | −2% | $43,770 | $80,030 | 1,140 |
| 32 | Vermont | $62,170 | −3% | $48,800 | $91,940 | 980 |
| 33 | Arizona | $62,070 | −3% | $45,640 | $100,120 | 11,810 |
| 34 | Utah | $61,900 | −3% | $43,860 | $83,120 | 7,030 |
| 35 | Nevada | $61,610 | −3% | $42,210 | $118,430 | 5,370 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $61,440 | −4% | $36,160 | $87,700 | 2,830 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $60,970 | −4% | $42,830 | $98,030 | 4,110 |
| 38 | Virginia | $60,470 | −5% | $43,970 | $78,050 | 13,780 |
| 39 | Texas | $59,840 | −6% | $38,270 | $81,890 | 44,090 |
| 40 | Alabama | $58,670 | −8% | $37,720 | $76,690 | 6,950 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $58,600 | −8% | $38,520 | $82,020 | 9,270 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $57,970 | −9% | $37,990 | $82,560 | 6,050 |
| 43 | Georgia | $57,200 | −10% | $37,680 | $80,740 | 8,930 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $57,080 | −11% | $38,860 | $75,850 | 14,510 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $56,980 | −11% | $36,010 | $83,160 | 1,830 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $55,480 | −13% | $35,830 | $75,470 | 3,360 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $53,940 | −15% | $37,660 | $75,780 | 5,770 |
| 48 | Florida | $52,910 | −17% | $38,940 | $73,610 | 29,260 |
| 49 | Idaho | $52,380 | −18% | $39,430 | $82,620 | 3,090 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $51,620 | −19% | $39,230 | $74,480 | 1,760 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $48,660 | −24% | $33,410 | $68,870 | 3,370 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”. 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 Thermal Installers and Technicians salary questions
Which state pays solar thermal installers and technicians the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $101,020 a year (+58% vs. the national median of $63,800). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays solar thermal installers and technicians the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $48,660 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most solar thermal installers and technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 47,660, with a median of $72,830.
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.