Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $76,530 +47.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.80
10th percentile $50,050
90th percentile $81,210
Employed locally 50
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,050
    25th
    $58,960
    50th (median)
    $76,530
    75th
    $76,530
    90th
    $81,210

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 90% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Solar Photovoltaic Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $103,880
    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
    Nevada $66,090

    Nearby metros — Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $67,440
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $66,070
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,860

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $63,160
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,980
    Electricians $63,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Reno, NV is $36.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Reno, NV is 47.6% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $50,050 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,960.