Solar Panel Installer Salary in the United States

Solar Panel Installer Salary

How much does a Solar Panel Installer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Solar Panel Installer in the United States is $59,652. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,012 to $71,218, with most professionals earning between $46,966 and $81,749.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Solar Panel Installer Salary $46,966 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Solar Panel Installer Salary $53,012 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Solar Panel Installer Salary $59,652 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Solar Panel Installer Salary $71,218 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Solar Panel Installer Salary $81,749 US March 01, 2025
25% $53,012 10% $46,966 90% $81,749 75% $71,218 $59,652 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Solar Panel Installer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Installation & Maintenance Technician, Sr.

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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53012
71218
59652

Average Total Cash Compensation

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55758
72600
60360
These charts show 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. The base salary for Solar Panel Installer ranges from $53,012 to $71,218 with the average base salary of $59,652. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,758 to $72,600 with the average total cash compensation of $60,360.

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