Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $47,910 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $39,060
90th percentile $61,920
Employed locally 980
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,060
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $49,360
    90th
    $61,920

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 49% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 51% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,020
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,050

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,530
    Electricians$59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,280
    Carpenters$49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Austin, TX is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Austin, TX is 7.6% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,060 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.