How much does a Solar Installer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Solar Installer in the United States is $71,786. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,520 to a high of $98,378, with most professionals earning between $63,795 and $85,705.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Solar Installer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $56,520 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $63,795 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $71,786 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $85,705 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $98,378 US March 01, 2025
25% $63,795 10% $56,520 90% $98,378 75% $85,705 $71,786 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Solar Installer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Installation & Maintenance Technician, Sr.

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Solar Installer in the United States. The base salary for Solar Installer ranges from $63,795 to $85,705 with the average base salary of $71,786. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,100 to $87,368 with the average total cash compensation of $72,639.

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