Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,020 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $63,040
Employed locally 1,190
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $39,340
    50th (median)
    $46,020
    75th
    $46,890
    90th
    $63,040

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 57% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 43% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,050

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Houston, TX is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Houston, TX is 11.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,340.