SOC 47-2231 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Solar Photovoltaic Installers is $51,854 per year ($24.93/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $46,030 and $63,024 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $80,142 per year. There are approximately 28,280 solar photovoltaic installers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.79 | $39,083 |
| P25 | $22.13 | $46,030 |
| P50MEDIAN | $24.93 | $51,854 |
| P75 | $30.30 | $63,024 |
| P90 | $38.53 | $80,142 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Solar Photovoltaic Installers is $51,854 per year ($24.93/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $46,030 and $63,024 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Solar Photovoltaic Installers is $80,142 per year ($38.53/hr). The 75th percentile is $63,024 per year.
Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn approximately $39,083 per year ($18.79/hr). The 25th percentile is $46,030 per year.
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