Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $58,100 +12% vs national
Median hourly $27.94
10th percentile $45,610
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 330
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,610
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $58,100
    75th
    $63,850
    90th
    $77,380

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 60% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 40% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,380

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,120
    Electricians $63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,660
    Carpenters $60,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Baltimore, MD is $27.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Baltimore, MD is 12% above 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,610 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.