Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $45,760 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $49,350
Employed locally 150
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $48,440
    90th
    $49,350

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Solar Photovoltaic Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $103,880
    Reno, NV $76,530
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $76,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,900
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $67,440

    Nearby metros — Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $76,530
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,540
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $49,430
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $49,070

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,800
    Electricians $57,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,840
    Carpenters $53,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Solar Photovoltaic Installers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Albuquerque, NM is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.00 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Solar Photovoltaic Installers salaries?

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 11.8% below the national median of $51,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.