Solar Photovoltaic Installers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $48,820 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.47
10th percentile $38,230
90th percentile $61,270
Employed locally 120
National median $51,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,230
    25th
    $47,330
    50th (median)
    $48,820
    75th
    $52,630
    90th
    $61,270

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary is 28% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $51,540
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,570

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,370
    Carpenters$47,720
    Electricians$56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Solar Photovoltaic Installers in Tucson, AZ is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Solar Photovoltaic Installers salary in Tucson, AZ is 5.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Solar Photovoltaic Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,230 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,330.