Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $41,050 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.74
10th percentile $38,670
90th percentile $63,870
Employed locally 1,770
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,670
    25th
    $39,510
    50th (median)
    $41,050
    75th
    $49,580
    90th
    $63,870

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 47% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 53% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,910
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,020

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,120
    Electricians $57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,370
    Carpenters $48,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Dallas, TX is $19.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Dallas, TX is 20.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,670 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,510.