The median solar entry-level role advertised on Verde Talent posts $68,000 a year. Here is the spread, how it moves by state, and how it compares to neighbouring roles.
The median advertised solar entry-level salary is $68,000 a year. Half of the postings behind that figure fall between $68,000 and $68,000, and the full advertised range runs $37,440 to $75,000.
The median works out at $32.69 an hour, annualised over 2,080 hours. Postings that quote an hourly rate are converted the same way.
On advertised pay today, Pennsylvania ($68,000), New Jersey ($68,000) and New York ($68,000). Only states with enough postings to median are listed.
Against the same benchmark on Verde Talent: Grid Entry-Level at $70,294, versus $68,000 for solar entry-level.
From 117 live US postings that advertise pay, across 4 employers, out of 118 open solar entry-level roles on Verde Talent. They are what employers advertise rather than offers made or salaries paid, and the page is rebuilt daily.
Figures are what employers advertise in live postings, not offers made or salaries paid. Hourly rates are annualised. Updated daily.
Data updated October 24, 2026