Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $48,280 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $42,740
90th percentile $60,570
Employed locally 340
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,740
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $48,280
    75th
    $54,900
    90th
    $60,570

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $72,900
    Nevada $66,090
    Vallejo, CA $61,580
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,830
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,320
    Pennsylvania $49,000

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,720
    Electricians $60,200
    Carpenters $49,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Richmond, VA is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Richmond, VA is 6.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,740 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.