Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $49,460 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $46,660
90th percentile $89,550
Employed locally 40
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,660
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $49,460
    75th
    $63,760
    90th
    $89,550

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $52,000
    Wisconsin $48,440

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Carpenters $62,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Madison, WI is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Madison, WI is 4.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,660 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.