Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $48,870 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $43,750
90th percentile $60,950
Employed locally 220
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,750
    25th
    $44,330
    50th (median)
    $48,870
    75th
    $60,630
    90th
    $60,950

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 69% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 31% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $54,410
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,930
    Florida $46,130
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $45,980

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$41,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,320
    Electricians$53,790
    Carpenters$49,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Tampa, FL is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Tampa, FL is 5.8% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $43,750 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,330.