Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$51,860
↑ 36.8% since 2012
Median Salary Over Time
Solar Photovoltaic Installers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Solar Photovoltaic Installers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.8% since 2012 ($37,900 → $51,860)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $51,860
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,860 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | $48,800 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | $45,230 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | $47,670 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | $46,470 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | $44,890 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | $42,680 | +8.1% |
| 2017 | $39,490 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | $39,240 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $37,830 | -5.5% |
| 2014 | $40,020 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $39,600 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | $37,900 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.