Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $51,860 +0% vs national
Median hourly $24.93
10th percentile $45,340
90th percentile $70,980
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,340
    25th
    $51,740
    50th (median)
    $51,860
    75th
    $55,160
    90th
    $70,980

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 51% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 49% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,390
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $61,630
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,830
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $58,100
    Chico, CA $56,230

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Denver, CO is $24.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Denver, CO is 0% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,340 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,740.