Solar Install Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Solar Install Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Solar Install Manager in the United States is $105,277 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Solar Install Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,542
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,185 to $117,455
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,354
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Solar Install Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $117,455 $9,788 $2,259 $56
Average $105,277 $8,773 $2,025 $51
25th Percentile $91,185 $7,599 $1,754 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Solar Install Manager Salaries

A Solar Install Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Solar Install Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Solar Install Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $98,973
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,622
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,786
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,382
  • Expert (over 8 years): $107,426
Levels Salary
Entry Level Solar Install Manager$98,973
Intermediate Level Solar Install Manager$99,622
Senior Level Solar Install Manager$101,786
Specialist Level Solar Install Manager$104,382
Expert Level Solar Install Manager$107,426
$98,973 0 yr
$99,622 < 2 yrs
$101,786 2-4 yrs
$104,382 5-8 yrs
$107,426 > 8 yrs
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How Do Solar Install Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Solar Install Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $116,563.
  • California: $116,121.
  • Massachusetts: $114,573.

Top Paying Cities for Solar Install Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $132,786
  • San Francisco: $131,480
  • Oakland: $128,564

What Skills Can Increase a Solar Install Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 4.29% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Sales and Marketing (Mentioned in 0.85% Job Postings): Marketing consists of the strategies your company employs to generate interest in your business. Sales are the methods by which you convert that interest into a transaction.
  • Pricing (Mentioned in 0.6% Job Postings): Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.
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Project Management 4.29%
Sales and Marketing 0.85%
Pricing 0.6%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Solar Install Manager's salary.
  • Project Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Delivery
 $118,963
13%
Team Operations
 $116,857
11%
Sales and Marketing
 $115,805
10%
Safety Training
 $114,752
9%
Customer Satisfaction
 $113,699
8%
Project Scheduling
 $113,699
8%
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How Education impacts a Solar Install Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Solar Install Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Solar Install Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $105,525 and $115,673).

Solar Install Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Solar Install Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 55.4%
Associates 19.6%
Bachelors 18.2%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Solar Install Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Solar Install Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$91,185
Average $105,277/year
$117,455
$7,599
Average $8,773/month
$9,788
$1,754
Average $2,025/week
$2,259
$44
Average $51/hour
$56
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $117,455 $9,788 $2,259 $56
Average $105,277 $8,773 $2,025 $51
25th Percentile $91,185 $7,599 $1,754 $44

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Salary Trends for Solar Install Manager

Salaries for a Solar Install Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,402 in 2023 to around $101,015 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Solar Install Manager salary trends, .

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