As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Solar Installer in Paterson, NJ is $79,819, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,535 weekly, or $6,652 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Solar Installer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Solar Installer in Paterson, NJ vary widely, spanning from $64,823 to $99,652. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,970) and 75th percentile ($90,200), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,652 per year. This $18,230 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Paterson Solar Installer often earn 4.8% higher than national averages. However, Paterson currently ranks 22 statewide for Solar Installer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $64,823 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $71,970 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $79,819 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $90,200 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Solar Installer Salary $99,652 Paterson, NJ May 01, 2026
25% $71,970 10% $64,823 90% $99,652 75% $90,200 $79,819 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Solar Installer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 - 5 years experience
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About Paterson, New Jersey    Paterson is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population ....More

Paterson, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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