The median solar installer role advertised on Verde Talent posts $49,920 a year. Here is the spread, how it moves by state, and how it compares to neighbouring roles.
The median advertised solar installer salary is $49,920 a year. Half of the postings behind that figure fall between $41,600 and $50,000, and the full advertised range runs $33,280 to $56,160.
The median works out at $24.00 an hour, annualised over 2,080 hours. Postings that quote an hourly rate are converted the same way.
On advertised pay today, Pennsylvania ($49,920). Only states with enough postings to median are listed.
Against the same benchmark on Verde Talent: Legal & Compliance at $144,000, Mechanical Engineer at $134,000 and Software & Data Engineer at $131,500, versus $49,920 for solar installer.
From 29 live US postings that advertise pay, across 7 employers, out of 34 open solar installer 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