As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Solar Panel Installer in the United States is $28. While Salary.com is seeing that Solar Panel Installer salary in the US can go up to $35 or down to $23, but most earn between $25 and $32. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Solar Panel Installer in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Solar Panel Installer Salary | $23 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Solar Panel Installer Salary | $25 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Solar Panel Installer Salary | $28 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Solar Panel Installer Salary | $32 | US | April 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Solar Panel Installer Salary | $35 | US | April 01, 2026 |
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1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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