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Solar installer salary in United States

How much does a Solar Installer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$26.06
Average $26.06
Low $15.97
High $42.53

The average salary for a solar installer is $26.06 per hour in the United States and $7,500 overtime per year.2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 26, 2026).

Solar Installer job openings in United States

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Residential Solar Electrical I...
DPG3out of 5 stars.
Cleveland, OH
$250 - $500 a day
Full-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Solar Installer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
VITL Power
 
$348,366per year
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Santa Monica College
 
$309,660per year
Sunbright Solar
 
$265,000per year
Home Genius Exteriors
 
$260,000per year
Green Home Systems
 
$229,167per year
Orange Elephant Roofing & Cons...
 
$182,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Solar Installers near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $31.32 per hour
  2. Sacramento, CA
    $31.06 per hour
  3. Denver, CO
    $29.42 per hour
  4. Houston, TX
    $27.70 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $27.69 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Solar Installer

The average salary for a Solar Installer is $26.06 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 26, 2026.

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Solar Installer salaries typically range between a low of $15.97 and a high of $42.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Solar Installer include San Diego, CA at $31.32 per hour, Sacramento, CA at $31.06 per hour, and Denver, CO at $29.42 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Solar Installer include VITL Power ($348,366 per year) and Santa Monica College ($309,660 per year).