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Solar Panel Installer salary
Solar photovoltaic installers assemble, install, and maintain rooftop and ground-mounted solar systems.
Median annual
$51,000
Median hourly
$25
Top 10% earn
$70,000+
Salary range
Bottom 10%$39,000
Median$51,000
Top 10%$70,000
Solar Panel Installer salary by experience level
How pay typically progresses from a first job to a senior role, modelled from the reported national pay distribution.
| Experience | Years | Annual | Hourly | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | 0–2 years | $41,900 | $20 | -18% |
| Early career | 2–5 years | $47,000 | $23 | -8% |
| Mid career | 5–10 years | $53,700 | $26 | +5% |
| Senior / experienced | 10+ years | $63,600 | $31 | +25% |
- Entry level: Starting pay for newly qualified solar panel installers, before specialisation or overtime.
- Early career: Pay rises quickly once you can work independently and take on harder assignments.
- Mid career: Most workers sit around this level, often with a specialism or a first supervisory role.
- Senior / experienced: Lead, senior or management roles, plus the highest-paying employers and locations.
Career details
Education
High school diploma plus on-the-job or technical training.
Job outlook
48% growth through 2033 — fastest growing trade.
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